Question assumptions
Notice the labels attached to colours, games and activities, and ask whether they are fair.
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Raise Responsible Boys · Book 1 of 12
Seeing Beyond
Azaan Learns About Fairness
By Rohit Pahade
When Azaan chooses a shiny pink bicycle, a stranger’s comment leaves him wondering: are some colours really only for girls? With his dad beside him, a weekend adventure becomes a chance to question the rules people make about being a boy.
From the toy shop to skipping rope in the park, Azaan discovers the joy of choosing what he loves. This illustrated children’s story opens a gentle conversation about fairness, kindness and looking beyond gender stereotypes.
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Colours, toys and games are for everyone.
Seeing Beyond invites children to think for themselves, respect other people’s interests and notice when an everyday assumption is unfair. Azaan’s father offers reassurance and space for questions, making the story a starting point for shared reading at home or in a classroom.
Celebrate different interests
Make room for children to enjoy what they love without deciding what others should like.
Keep the conversation open
Use Azaan’s questions to explore kindness, choice and belonging together.
After the story, keep wondering.
How do you think Azaan felt when someone questioned his bicycle? What would you have said to him?
Have you ever heard that a toy or game is only for boys or girls? Does that seem fair?
Draw a playground where everyone can choose what they enjoy. What would you include?
Point 1: Recognise and reflect on gender bias.
The first book in the 12-part Raise Responsible Boys series connects with CACTUS Foundation’s agenda to question gender bias. Through Azaan’s everyday experiences, the theme becomes something children and adults can explore together.
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TitleSeeing Beyond: Azaan Learns About Fairness
AuthorRohit Pahade
SeriesRaise Responsible Boys · Book 1 of 12
LanguageEnglish
TypeIllustrated children’s story
ThemesFairness, gender stereotypes, choice and kindness
PriceAED 60 per book
AvailabilityPre-order