introducing teddy a gentle story about gender and friendship

I wish my name was Tilly.' And Errol says, 'I don't care if you're a girl teddy or a boy teddy! What matters is that you are my friend.' A sweet and gentle story about being true to yourself and being a good friend, Introducing Teddy can also help children understand gender identity. Then Thomas the Teddy finally tells Errol what Teddy has been afraid to say: 'In my heart, I've always known that I'm a girl teddy, not a boy teddy. One sunny day, Errol finds that Thomas the Teddy is sad, and Errol can't figure out why. Whether it's riding a bike, playing in the tree house, having a tea party or all of the above, every day holds something fun to do together. Errol and his teddy, Thomas, are best friends who do everything together. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. A useful resource for adults broaching conversations about transgender issues with little ones.' - Booklist The final pages, during which Tilly and Errol do exactly the same things they did before, reassure kiddos that changing gender won’t change who a person (or bear) fundamentally is ideal for the target audience. 'Walton’s matter-of-fact exploration of gender doesn’t get into any particulars, focusing instead on the importance of friendship and respect. Debut artist MacPherson’s ink-and-watercolor illustrations are striking for their emotional immediacy and compositional polish, and he effortlessly moves from the poignancy of the opening pages to breezy good times.' - Publishers Weekly 'The book’s spirit of easygoing openness makes it a worthwhile resource.

This book beautifully changes the narrative of gender and gender roles, but fair warning-the hug scene might bring a tear or two.' - starred review, Kirkus Reviews MacPherson's illustrations are sweet, with a sketchy, contemporary style.

'Walton gently explains Tilly's gender, which is a small ripple in the lives of children at play, and subtly pokes at gender roles with Errol's tea parties and Ava's robot building.

Introducing teddy a gentle story about gender and friendship