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Describes the history and popularity of teddy bears.

Discusses teddy bears, their history, how they are made, the reasons for their popularity, and how to collect them.

Describes how the first Teddy Bear stuffed toy originated inspired by President Theodore Roosevelt's refusal to shoot a little bear during a hunt.

Shares fifty years of Corduroy's accumulated wit and wisdom.

"Todd knows that his baby sister's snuggly is good for keeping things close and safe, so when he wears it to school one day, he uses it to carry things for himself and his friends. Todd makes room for a model rocket, a book, a snack, a stray kitten, a jar of pollywogs and a travel mug, as well as his teddy, Banjo Bear. But by the time he gets to class, the snuggly is overflowing, and when he gets up for show and tell, the inevitable happens!""--Page...