 A collection of stories by Else Holmelund Minarik, Jane Hissey, Anne Forsyth, Lesley Smith, Kate Marshall, Elizabeth Brook, Simon Bovey, Graham J. Brooks, Enid Blyton, Joan G. Robinson with illustrations by Bridget Dowty, R. Andrew, Jan Brychta, Maurice Sendak, Ray Mutimer, Rosa C. Petherick, Patrick Lowry, and Cathie Shuttleworth. Of course, there’s a story about Paddington Bear by Michael and Karen Bond. Mr. Bond's first story about Paddington was first published in 1958. He not only writes about Paddington, but adds Olga Da Polga the guinea pig, a mouse named Thursday, and J. D. Polson, an armadillo with a taste for adventure. Hardback book, 144 pages, dust cover and book in excellent condition. Printed 1992. |
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 Through extensive original research Mrs. Schoonmaker has traced the history of the Teddy Bear from its pre-Teddy days down to the present time. Over 800 illustrations in black and white and color are featured. Bear related items such as games, toys, music, post cards, paper dolls, books, spoons, children’s clothing and accessories are also included in this 312 page book. Mrs. Schoonmaker an accomplished journalist, has written about dolls also, and has collected many resource articles about bears. Hardback book, 312 pages, dust cover and book in excellent condition. 4th printing 1985. (See the Schoonmaker Signature Series Inaugural Edition teddy bear, created by Dean's Childsplay Toys, on this site.) |
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 This 384-page book is an affectionate look
at teddy bears, old and new. You’ll find hundreds of full-color photographs
featuring antique teddy bears, as well as bears made today by skilled
individual bear makers and major toy manufacturers. Included in the book are
profiles of the bear makers and a illustrated history of teddy bears. This
special book is for anyone who loves an old teddy or new irresistible teddy. Some of the artists included in the book are Althea Leistikow, Lynn Lumley,
Carol Martin, Ted Menten, Doris & Terry Michaud, Mary Olsen, Steve Schutt, and
Kathleen Wallace just to name a few. Many more well-known artists and
manufactures are included. When this book was written, Joan Greene owned
one of the oldest all-teddy-bear stores in the USA, located at Ghiradelli Square
in San Francisco. She published the first catalog for handmade teddy bears. Ted Menten, an accomplished designer, photographer, collector, bear maker, and writer
has written several other books including The Teddy Bear Lovers Catalog,
The World According to HUG and others. Hardback book, 384 pages, dust
cover and book in excellent condition. Printed 1989.
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 This book contains capsule histories of Teddy Bears from their origin in 1902 right up to today’s most winsome Teddies – plus surveys of Teddy Bears in song and on the silver screen. The book includes patterns you can copy in embroidery, appliqué, and stained glass. Ted Menten was born and raised in New York, and was an avowed bear lover from the beginning. He studied art at Pratt Institute, Whittenburg College, and Adelphi University, was a Hollywood stunt man and applied his art background at Walt Disney Studios. In 1975 his heart lured him into designing dolls and toys professionally. Ted has written and illustrated over 40 books on art, crafts, and design. Hardback book, 160 pages, dust cover and book in excellent condition. Printed 1983. |
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 This is a book of their life and times. This companion to the Teddy Bear Lovers Catalog includes full color photographs and is the essential information you need to pamper your bears the way they deserve. All aspects of bear care – adopting teddy bears, cleaning them and documenting your collection – are thoughtfully explained. Some bears in the book were especially created for the book. Ted Menten was born and raised in New York, and was an avowed bear lover from the beginning. He studied art at Pratt Institute, Whittenburg College, and Adelphi University, was a Hollywood stunt man and applied his art background at Walt Disney Studios. In 1975 his heart lured him into designing dolls and toys professionally. Ted has written and illustrated over 40 books on art, crafts, and design. Hardback book, 160 pages, dust cover and book in excellent condition. Printed 1991. |
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 The Joy of Teddy Bears celebrates teddies old and new, with dozens of full-color photographs of all kinds of stuffed bears. On a tour through this book, you will meet many teddy bears. Some will remind you of the companions of your childhood; others will amaze you with the skillful artistry of their construction. But like all teddies, the bears in this book will catch your eye with theirs, smile their special smiles and tell you in their silent way the gentle tales that are in their hearts. Ted Menten was born and raised in New York, and was an avowed bear lover from the beginning. He studied art at Pratt Institute, Whittenburg College, and Adelphi University, was a Hollywood stunt man and applied his art background at Walt Disney Studios. In 1975 his heart lured him into designing dolls and toys professionally. Ted has written and illustrated over 40 books on art, crafts, and design. Hardback books, 96 pages, dust cover and book in excellent condition. Printed 1991. |