Celebrate the origins of the delightful toy bears that have charmed adults and children around the world for more than a century. Here are stories and over 350 color photographs of some of the most important people, events, and bears that have contributed to Teddy's enormous popularity. Theodore Roosevelt, Seymour Eaton, Margarete Steiff, Peter Bull, and many others are featured with historical information about their importance to the bears

A personal journey to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the teddy bear in the year 2002, this book shows the changing face of the teddy bear, decade by decade, from the Steiff bears of the early 1900s to the latest inspirations for the 21st century. The famous, the rare, the endangered and the oddities are all here, depicted in over 100 pencil drawings.

With many new creations and innovative products, Margarete Steiff GmbH has managed to expand and

While nearly everyone has a memory of their own favorite tattered teddy bear, the details of the day President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear have been lost to time. Now, nearly 100 years later, the legend that has grown around that fateful encounter will captivate you in this delightful tale.Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen brings his magical touch to another great American legend with illustratons for the origins of America's favorite stuffed animal and how it got its name. Author Frank Murphy shares the history and lucky timing of two candy store entrepreneurs who took the story of President Theodore Roosevelt's warm-hearted gesture in refusing to shoot a cornered bear and turned it into a legend of the toy world. Relive the memory of your own timeless, tattered "Teddy's" bear with The Legend of the Teddy Bear.

Commemorate 100 years of teddy bears! This heart-warming book celebrates the ever-popular teddy bear with stories from around the world. From the first teddy bears in the days of President Theodore Roosevelt, to the delightful creations of the 21st century, this souvenir book chronicles the evolution of the teddy bear. World-renowned museums, such as the Smithsonian, & manufacturers such as Steiff share their most treasured memories of teddy bears. Teddy bear artists & collectors are included too. Color photos.

A charming history of the nation's favourite toy, from its conception to today's collectibles.

Celebrate 100 years of bear hugs with these lovingly created cross stitch designs, all featuring the teddy bear! From picknicking, playing golf, and gardening to camping and reading a book, the scenes of these cuddly bears will warm everyone's heart!