Why read Introducing Teddy?

Book cover of Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story about Gender and Friendship

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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,…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked Introducing Teddy as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Kelly Bennett

Author

I love Introducing Teddy.

It’s a simple, heartful story that introduces young readers to ideas of gender as well as the breaking of gender norms.

Errol's teddy, Thomas, is his best friend. One day, Thomas tells Errol he wants to change his name. Of course, whether Tilly is a boy or a girl, Errol knows they're his best friend.

From Kelly's list on picture books to explore gender bias.

Colleen Rowan Kosinski

Author

Errol and Thomas (his teddy bear), are best friends. But Errol starts noticing that Thomas doesn’t seem to enjoy all the things they do together and seems to be sad. Eventually, Thomas admits to Errol that they had always felt like a girl bear and would like to be called Tilly. Errol doesn’t care about the bear’s gender—just that they are best friends. It’s a lovely story about unconditional love and acceptance.

From Colleen's list on picture books on diversity and feelings.