Winner Blurb: Errol’s teddy bear, Thomas, is sad until telling Errol the bear is actually a girl teddy bear and wants to be called Tilly. A useful resource for adults broaching conversations about transgender issues with little ones. Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship Winner Description: By Jessica Walton illus. 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. Introducing Teddy introduces the youngest readers to understanding gender identity and transition in an accessible and heart-warming story about being true to yourself and being a good friend.Errol and his teddy, Thomas, are best friends who do everything together. 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. 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.
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.
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