Teddy : the remarkable tale of a president, a cartoonist, a toymaker and a bear / James Sage.
"A lively, playful tale of how the teddy bear got its name. It all started when one of America's most iconic and beloved presidents, Theodore Roosevelt, refused to shoot a bear on a hunting trip. A newspaper cartoonist, Clifford Berryman, heard the news and created a political cartoon about it, which a candy shop owner, Morris Michtom, showed to his wife, Rosie. Rosie Michtom, whose handmade toys were often displayed in their Brooklyn shop, was so inspired by the story that she made an adorable stuffed toy bear, which the couple decided to name "Teddy's Bear." Demand for Rosie's bears grew so high that the couple went on to found their own toy company and opened a factory in Brooklyn. In Teddy, James Sage uses a playful blend of fact and fiction to tell this entertaining tale that will delight children and adults alike. While most of the events in this story are widely accepted to be true, certain details cannot be corroborated, and a historical note at the end of the book will make this clear."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781771387958
- ISBN: 1771387955
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged): illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Kids Can Press, 2019.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Illustrated by Lisk Feng. |
Target Audience Note: | AD950L Lexile |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.6 0.5 510804. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 > Juvenile literature. Teddy bears > Juvenile literature. Toymakers > Juvenile literature. |
Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at Missouri Evergreen.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Trails Regional. (Show)
- 0 of 0 copies available at Trails Regional-Technical Services.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Lebanon-Laclede County Library | E 688.7 Sage (Text) | 3803649625 | Childrens Nonfiction | Available | - |
Neosho Newton - Neosho | SAGE, JAMES (Text) | 34162001990983 | Storybook | Available | - |
Scenic Regional-Pacific | E SAG (Text) | 3006760522 | Easy Book | Available | - |
Scenic Regional-Pacific | E SAG (Text) | 3006760530 | Easy Book | Available | - |
St. Joseph - East Hills Library | JB ROOSEVELT SAG (Text) | 32002004903140 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Trails Regional-Holden | E SAG (Text) | 2204854743 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
Teddy : The Remarkable Tale of a President, a Cartoonist, a Toymaker and a Bear
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Teddy : The Remarkable Tale of a President, a Cartoonist, a Toymaker and a Bear
The story goes that on a hunting trip in 1902, President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear. "Me? Shoot that little fella?" he said. "Why, if I so much as ruffled his fur, I'd never be able to look my children in the eyes again!" When a political cartoonist shared the story in the newspaper, New York shopkeepers Rosie and Morris Michtom were impressed by the president's big, warm heart. So they decided to create a "Teddy" bear in his honor to sell in their store. The bear was so popular, they made another one. And another. Before they knew it, they had to build a factory to accommodate the demand: it seemed every child wanted a teddy bear of their own!James Sage uses a playful blend of fact and fiction to tell this entertaining tale. The back matter includes a historical note, photos and a list of sources. The lively, fun narrative and vivid illustrations by Lisk Feng make for a wonderful read-aloud with universal appeal: adults will find it as charming as children do. The book has many applications in the social studies curriculum for the early grades, as the period and the president are brought vividly to life. And, of course, it's a perfect pick for Presidents' Day. The story also presents an inspiring small-business entrepreneurial success story.