Murphy, Frank;

The Legend of the Teddy Bear [Theodore Roosevelt]

Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, 2000. Illustrated by Frankenhuyzen, Gijsbert van. Later Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. 11 by 11 inches. 32 pages; Color illustrations by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen.

This charming and heartwarming narrative tracing the origins of the iconic toy that has become a staple of childhood worldwide. Murphy weaves a blend of folklore and historical anecdote, offering readers both an entertaining tale and insight into the cultural significance of the teddy bear. 

The story of the teddy bear is historically associated with President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. In 1902, during a hunting trip in Mississippi, Roosevelt famously refused to shoot a bear that had been captured and tied for him. This act of sportsmanship was widely publicized in newspapers, inspiring the creation of the “Teddy Bear” by toy makers in both the United States and Germany. The toy’s name directly honors Roosevelt, cementing the connection between the president and the iconic stuffed bear.

Subjects: Teddy Bears, Toy History, American Culture, Storytelling, Childhood Memory, Children’s Literature, Folklore, Historical Fiction

Item #20992
ISBN: 1585360139

Price: $24.00