--- product_id: 148563111 title: "Except When They Don't" brand: "laura gehl" price: "AED 96" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/148563111-except-when-they-dont store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Except When They Don't **Brand:** laura gehl **Price:** AED 96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Except When They Don't by laura gehl - **How much does it cost?** AED 96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/148563111-except-when-they-dont) ## Best For - laura gehl enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted laura gehl brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Except When They Don't ## Images ![Except When They Don't - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51hpS-gPZzL.jpg) ![Except When They Don't - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31tV9GAvtvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Teaches stereotypes in its effort to counter them *by T***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020* I genuinely appreciate and support what this book is trying to do. But I was surprised to see just how many pages of gender stereotypes it includes ("Boys play monster trucks with glee. Girls bake cakes and serve hot tea. Girls like pom-poms, pink, and jewels. Boys like fighting pirate duels. Girls sashay in sparkly shoes. Boys wear clothes of only blue. Boys cut bad guys down to size. Girls paint purple butterflies") in order to counter with the phrase, "Except when they don't." That's a LOT of words reinforcing stereotypes, up against a four word phrase which (a) probably won't be understood by many young children, and (b) still accepts the stereotypes as the norm. The final pages of the book communicate the book's purpose more clearly -- "be exactly who you are!" -- but I'm not a fan of books that teach stereotypes, even when it's for a good cause. I think particularly as stereotypes fade away culturally, or for children who are raised without such a heavy dose of them, books like this can be confusing. I'd rather read my kids books that actually show other kinds of role models in positive and complex ways, rather than page after page teaching them what I *don't* want them to internalize. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good message, fun to read *by P***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019* Great book about how kids don’t have to be bound by gender stereotypes! This has been helpful to counteract the messages my kid has been getting from schoolmates and certain family members about what he’s “allowed” to like or play with. Also the rhymes and illustrations make it fun to read, and he actually asks for this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every elementary school should have this *by C***. on Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019* Purchased this book and loved the meaning behind it. Great lesson to teach at an early age. Every girl doesn’t play with dolls and every boy isn’t an athlete...and that’s perfectly ok!!!! I will be purchasing another book in September to give to the school for the school library. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/148563111-except-when-they-dont](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/148563111-except-when-they-dont) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*