Young audience members should bring their favourite toy to the event where they will make a special outfit for them and introduce them in style at our special pre-show Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Set to the sounds of the clarinet, cello, and percussion instruments, and narrated by DANDROGYNY, this musical adaptation by Christine Pan brings Jessica Walton’s heart-warming picture book to life. Will her friends understand? Will they call her Tilly? Teddy knows in her heart that she is a girl, not a boy. Introducing Teddy is a gentle story about gender, being true to yourself and being a good friend. Midsumma is Australia’s premier queer arts and cultural organisation, bringing together a diverse mix of LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, communities and audiences.

Dougal lives with his wife, son, daughter and a cat called Monster, in Australia.Details A gentle story about gender, being true to yourself and being a good friend. Since then, he has illustrated for tech websites and conferences and now, a children's book.

A useful resource for adults broaching conversations about transgender issues with little ones.' - Booklist, DOUGAL MACPHERSON once drew a truck on a rainy Sunday afternoon to entertain his young son. 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. 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.' - Publishers Weekly 'Walton's matter-of-fact exploration of gender doesn't get into any particulars, focusing instead on the importance of friendship and respect. This book beautifully changes the narrative of gender and gender roles, but fair warning-the hug scene might bring a tear or two.' - starred review, Kirkus Reviews 'The book's spirit of easygoing openness makes it a worthwhile resource. 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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