{"product_id":"call-me-gray-hardcover","title":"Call Me Gray - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Larsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBells Larsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTallulah Fontaine\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA child shares feelings about their identity with their dad in this powerful story about change, acceptance and, above all, love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne winter, while creating their annual ice rink together, a child starts a conversation with their dad about something important. \"Do you ever feel mixed up about who you are?\" the child asks. But the father misunderstands the question. So, the child tries again later. \"Do you ever feel different than the way you look?\" Again, the father doesn't get it. But this time he asks to hear more. And the child explains. \"I look like a boy, but sometimes I feel more like a girl.\" At last, it's been said. The child shares that their name feels like an itchy sweater and they want to change it to \"Gray.\" It's a big change, but one they can grow into together. And when Gray's dad finally uses their chosen name, it feels warm and right, just like hot chocolate after the first skate of the season. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis personal story, co-written by acclaimed author Andrew Larsen and his son Bells, is inspired by Bells's own experience as a transgender person. It's about the joy and comfort a child feels when a parent affirms their identity, and how the transition can be complex for the rest of the family. An excellent conversation starter for families with a child who might be questioning their gender identity, it centers the child's experience of navigating and sharing what they feel, and shows that, though the child's sense of themself is changing, their place in the family is not. It also demonstrates a supportive and respectful family environment, where home is a safe space. Tallulah Fontaine's softly focused illustrations punctuated by the red of Gray's cap create an inviting, wintery setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Larsen lives in a neighborhood in Toronto that has tall trees, old houses and lots of stories. He became an author when he became a stay-at-home dad. His kids have grown up, but Andrew continues to write. Andrew does his best thinking when he is out walking with his dog, Sally. He often visits schools and libraries, where he encourages children to discover their own stories. Facebook: @authorandrewlarsen Instagram: @_andrewlarsen \u003cbr\u003eBells Larsen (he\/they) is a singer-songwriter based in Toronto, Ontario, and Montreal, Quebec. He sees storytelling as a way to make sense of and connect with both the ordinary and unpredictable moments in life. Larsen has been featured in The Line of Best Fit, Under the Radar, the CBC and Exclaim!, and has shared stages with Martha Wainwright, Land of Talk and Buck Meek. He will release his sophomore album in 2025. Call Me Gray is his first book. \u003cbr\u003eTallulah Fontaine (she\/they) is an artist and illustrator from Edmonton, Alberta, who now splits their time between Montreal, Quebec, and Los Angeles, California. Their illustration work has appeared in many notable publications, such as the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Walrus, the Globe and Mail, Pitchfork and Them. Call Me Gray is their first children's book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43158333816895,"sku":"9781525311352","price":26.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/qtifg1fNqv9781525311352.webp?v=1776988962","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/call-me-gray-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}