Dougal lives with his wife, son, daughter and a cat called Monster, in Australia. 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.
The teddy bear protagonist does everything with a friend named Errol. MacPherson's illustrations are sweet, with a sketchy, contemporary style. Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship (2016), written by Jessica Walton and illustrated by Dougal MacPherson, is a whimsical and accessible picture book about gender expression and the power of self-identification.
"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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