Wednesday 25 October 2017

Transgender teddy bear teaches kids under five about gender identity

Picture book introduces children to the transgender community and accepting people for who they are

Gentle story about gender: Aoife Harrison pictured with 'Introducing Teddy' at Dubray Books. Photo: Mark Condren
Gentle story about gender: Aoife Harrison pictured with 'Introducing Teddy' at Dubray Books. Photo: Mark Condren
Niamh Horan

Niamh Horan

A book aimed at children up to five years of age, which tells the story of a transgender teddy bear transitioning from male to female, has gone on sale in Irish book shops.

The picture story book aims to teach children about gender identity, people who identify as transgender and the importance of accepting people for who they are.

The story focuses on a young boy, Errol, who notices his teddy bear, Thomas, becoming sad and distant during playtime.

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