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Introducing Teddy

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Introducing Teddy by Jessica Walton is a heartwarming children's book about a teddy bear named Thomas who shares with friends that her true identity is Tilly. The story delicately explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and understanding, making it a gentle introduction to topics of gender identity for young readers. The vibrant illustrations and compassionate narrative provide a comforting message about being true to oneself.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this heartfelt children's story if you're interested in themes of friendship, acceptance, and self-discovery. It's a delightful tale about a teddy bear's journey of revealing its true self to its best friend, perfect for introducing young readers to the beauty of embracing one's identity and the power of supportive friendships.

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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: 'In my heart, I’ve always known that I’m a girl Teddy, not a boy Teddy. 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.

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Introducing Teddy by Jessica Walton is a warmly received children's book noted for its gentle handling of themes like friendship and identity. Many reviews praise its simple yet profound storytelling, supported by charming illustrations that help convey its message of acceptance and love. The book is lauded for being an accessible and insightful resource for introducing young readers to LGBTQ+ themes and conversations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408877623

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dougal MacPherson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 203g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Jessica Walton lives with her wife, son and cats in Melbourne, Australia. She was inspired to write Introducing Teddy after her father transitioned into the woman she had always been on the inside, and Jess wanted to find a way to tell that story to her young son. A former secondary teacher, Jess is passionate about literature, board games, the ukulele, and funky prosthetic legs (her current one features green dragon scales). This is her first book.
www.facebook.com/introducingteddy

Dougal MacPherson
once drew a truck on a rainy Sunday afternoon to entertain his young son. Since then, he has illustrated for tech websites and conferences, and now a children's book. Dougal lives with his wife, son, daughter and a cat called Monster, in Australia. He documents the antics of his family through fifteen-minute drawings in a popular Instagram account.
@15mindrawings

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