Nope. I firmly believe that all kids books are for all kids. Books featuring male protagonists can (and should!) be read by girls, and the opposite holds true as well. That being said, just as books featuring strong and smart female characters are vital for girls to read, it is important for our boys to have books like this too. Boys need to read stories with male characters who exemplify sensitivity, compassion, creativity and generosity in addition to the typical display of brawn. This is how we combat harmful and archaic biases.