The colorful history of the teddy bear from its pre-Roosevelt days to the present is traced and presented with detailed photographs to exemplify the changes that teddy has overcome. Includes a section on bears manufactured from such renowned companies such as Ideal, Steiff and Horsman. Also includes a charming jointed teddy bear pattern so you too can make a bear that is recorded in history!

Andy at first rejects the teddy bear he is given for a present, but through a strange turnabout he learns to love it.

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

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

As the companion to Volume I, Teddy Bears Past & Present, II provides more in depth research into the gems of the history of the teddy bear. This research includes such diverse topics as today's bruin collecting and manufacturing in Germany, America, Britain, Australia, Japan, and France as well as biographies of elite teddy bear artists and a wealth of photographs of their bears. Over 500 photos, 153 in stunning full-color.

This sequel to Creating Heirloom Teddy Bears contains 12 new teddy bear patterns of memorable bears from Linda Mullins' private collection with complete instructions on how to make them. It features getting the look of antique teddies with the use of modern materials and techniques.

A look at the many aspects of the teddy bear, including origins, profiles of collectors, and famous individual bears. Includes instructions on making fifteen different bears, with color photographs and full-size templates.

This title enables artists to make 20 teddy bears using original patterns, beneficial tips, and detailed instructions. The patterns have been made by artists who have have created designs with desirable characteristics just for readers.