The Teddy Bears' Picnic by Jimmy Kennedy- This books stems from the song, "Teddy Bears' Picnic" by John Bratton in 1907. The teddy bear song was the first song to ever mention a teddy bear in it. These cute, teddy bears will try to schedule a picnic and as they scroll through the park they'll run into other teddy bear families. The book is written much like the song and the pictures are full of activity and color. If you don't get it for the book, you can always pick it up because of history.



Famous Bears & Friends: One Hundred Years of Teddy Bear stories and Poems by Janet Coleman- This is a wonderful collection of stories, inside you'll read about how the teddy got his name. Or maybe you'll discover who really produced the first teddy bear. There are many new legends about teddy bears that you'll come across that'll surely spark your interest. The book is short, which is perfect for little ears that don't like to sit too long. If you know someone that loves teddy bears, get this book.

The Legend of the Teddy Bear by Frank Murphy- Murphy will captivate your children with a fun story, while at the same time teach them a bit about history. Even adults will love to read about how the teddy bear got its name.

If you've never heard of these books before, chances are you are missing out. Get up to the store and get yourself a little book on teddy bear history.