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This is the story about Errol and his Teddy named Thomas who wears a bow tie. They do everything together.

But one day, Errol notices that Thomas is not feeling particularly playful. So, he asks him what is wrong. And, Thomas says that he is not feeling like a Thomas he is feeling like a Tilly. And, he is afraid that because he wants to be a Tilly, that maybe Errol won’t want to be his friend anymore.

Well, Errol who loves Thomas very much gives the bear a hug and is happy to embrace Tilly’s new identity. And, when Errol’s friend, Ava comes over she offers to give Tilly her bow to wear.

This book offers opportunities for parents and teachers to talk with children about gender identity, being true to themselves and friendship in a thoughtful and caring way.

The question is, when is the appropriate age to understand this topic?

The artistic renderings through the illustrations are gently presented which makes it easy for young ones to relate to, but the subject matter may not be. So, this truly is an educable subject that needs to be managed sensitively.

The publisher says that Reading level is: Age 3 � 6 � Pre-school � Grade 1st