{"title":"Jessica Walton","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Jessica Walton, a talented author whose works captivate young readers with warmth and important messages. Jessica is celebrated for her ability to create endearing stories that resonate with children and adults alike, gently tackling themes of identity, friendship, and acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eIntroducing Teddy\u003c\/em\u003e, a charming children’s book that tells the story of a teddy bear named Thomas, who reveals her true self as Tilly. This heartfelt tale encourages understanding and empathy, making it a beloved choice for those wishing to explore themes of gender identity in a sensitive and accessible manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJessica's repertoire also includes \u003cem\u003eStars in Their Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e, a graphic novel that takes readers on a journey through the fun and excitement of a fan convention. This story brilliantly highlights the significance of fandom and community, celebrating the joy of embracing one’s passions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether through the pages of a picture book or the illustrated vibrancy of a graphic novel, Jessica Walton’s works are cherished for their engaging narratives and underlying messages of love, identity, and embracing who we are.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stars-in-their-eyes-by-jessica-walton-9781760990718","title":"Stars in their Eyes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this debut graphic novel, pop culture-obsessed Maisie can't wait to get to her first Fancon. But being a queer, disabled teenager with chronic pain comes with challenges. Can Maisie make it through the day without falling over, falling in love or accidentally inspiring anyone?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaisie has always dreamed of meeting her hero, Kara Bufano, an amputee actor who plays a kick-arse amputee character in her favourite show. Fancon is big and exciting and exhausting. Then she meets Ollie, a cute volunteer who she has a lot in common with. Could this be the start of something, or will her mum, who doesn't seem to know what boundaries are, embarrass her before she and Ollie have a chance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStars in their Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e by Jessica Walton explores these themes with humour and heart, delivering a touching story about self-discovery and acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532853596396,"sku":"9781760990718","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27294123482814.jpg?v=1749335782"},{"product_id":"introducing-teddy-by-jessica-walton-9781408877623","title":"Introducing Teddy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErrol 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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: \u003cem\u003e'In my heart, I’ve always known that I’m a girl Teddy, not a boy Teddy. I wish my name was Tilly.'\u003c\/em\u003e And Errol says, \u003cem\u003e'I don’t care if you’re a girl teddy or a boy teddy! What matters is that you are my friend.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet and gentle story about being true to yourself and being a good friend, \u003cem\u003eIntroducing Teddy\u003c\/em\u003e can also help children understand gender identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995571015916,"sku":"9781408877623","price":15.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781408877623.jpg?v=1763115823"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jessica-walton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}