Introducing Teddy - Softcover

Walton, Jessica

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408877627 ISBN 13: 9781408877623

Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2016

Errol and his teddy, Thomas, are best friends who do everything together. 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. One sunny day, Errol finds that Thomas the Teddy is sad, and Errol can't figure out why. Then Thomas the Teddy finally tells Errol what Teddy has been afraid to say. A sweet and gentle story about being true to yourself and being a good friend, Introducing Teddy can also help children understand gender identity. Product Information: ISBN: 9781408877623 Format: Paperback Author: Jessica Walton Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 32 Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 0.4cm

Review:

"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. MacPherson's illustrations are sweet, with a sketchy, contemporary style. . . . 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

"The book's spirit of easygoing openness makes it a worthwhile resource. 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

"Walton's matter-of-fact exploration of gender doesn't get into any particulars, focusing instead on the importance of friendship and respect. 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. A useful resource for adults broaching conversations about transgender issues with little ones." - Booklist

Book Description:

Introducing Teddy is an accessible and heart-warming story about being yourself and being a good friend, while encouraging the youngest readers to think about gender identity.

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1408877627
• ISBN 13: 9781408877623
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: MacPherson Dougal