num_pages: 42
description: Inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker a trailblazing doctor who bucked the gender expectations of her time this is a fresh charming picture book about a young girl who decides to wear what she wants: pants!Once upon a time (but not too long ago) girls only wore dresses.And only boys wore pants.Until one day a young girl named Mary had a bold idea: She would wear whatever she wanted. And she wanted to wear pants!Inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker a trailblazing doctor who was arrested many times for wearing pants this fresh charming picture book encourages readers to think for themselves while gently challenging gender and societal norms.
language: English
title: Mary Wears What She Wants
publisher: Balzer + Bray