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color pink is loved by girls all over the world. Many girls go crazy for the color. Yet
most boys don’t really like the lovely color. However, in the U.S.
there is a boy who loves pink very much. In fact, he even loves wearing
pink dresses! You may think he is strange, but he is not. He is just
a normal, healthy kid with different
tastes.
The boy’s name is Dyson and he is 5 years old. He lives in Seattle
with his parents. Just like other boys, he
is very active and loves playing
outside with his friends.
He often plays soccer with his older brother, too. He also
loves to wrestle with him.
Unlike most boys, however,
the little boy likes to wear
colorful dresses and jewelry. He often wears bright pink or red dresses
and sparkly pink socks. “I like to dress up in different kinds
of clothes and jewelry because it is fun!” said Dyson.
 At first, Dyson’s mom, Cheryl
Dyson Kilodavis, tried to change his girly tastes. However, she
realized one day that there is nothing wrong with
having unique tastes. So she let her little boy express
himself in his own ways. Last year, she even wrote a book called My Princess Boy to
tell people to accept other’s differences.
The non-fiction picture book tells the tale of a 4-year-old boy
who happily expresses himself
by enjoying traditional girly things
such as jewelry, sparkles and anything pink. “Some people criticize or make fun of Dyson. But that’s
wrong,” she said. “Everyone is different and we should learn how to
accept their differences.”
Many parents and teachers say that the book is helpful for teaching their
children to better understand and respect other people.
 “The message
of the book is about acceptance and love, not
judgment and limitations on a child’s
spirit. It is an excellent way to discuss
differences with my children,” said a mother who read the book.
What do you think about Dyson? Do you think it’s OK for boys to wear
colorful dresses and enjoy girly stuff? Well, maybe Dyson
just wants to say to the world that accepting the differences is very
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