International Teddy Bear With Passport For The Traveler 

Passport with Vinyl Cover

International Teddy
This is one of my favorite teddy bears. It would make a great gift for anyone traveling. When they are away from home, they can cuddle with their teddy. Use the passport that comes with the bear to collect souvenirs such as stamps and stickers on all your travels.

The passport has 32 pages, two of which are for a photograph of your teddy bear and personal details such as name, nationality, date of birth etc. The cover is made of durable vinyl, long lasting and gold-embossed.

The height of the passports is 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm) and the width is 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm).

Completely machine washable. Shipping is included in the price of $13.25

To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Teddy Passport

TR & The Teddy Bear - PART 1 

A True Story

Did you know that teddy bear collectors are known as arctophiles from the Greek words ìarctoî (bear) and ìphilosî (lover and that the teddy bear is younger than the electric light, the motor car, and the telephone?

Many of us have loved a teddy bear at some point in our lives. And itís likely that we've even had more than one very special "teddy" in our lives.
However, did you ever here the real story of how the teddy bear sprang into our hearts?

A Hunting We Will Go
Well, it seems that 105 years ago, in November of 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt, went on a bear hunt into the swamps of Mississippi. He enjoyed nature and being out in the woods where animals lived. Because he was the President of the United States, the people organizing the hunt wanted to make sure the hunt was successful.

But after 3 days of walking and climbing and riding, no bears were found. Now what? The President's bear hunt would be a failure!

So, the next day the hunting guide, Holt Collier, and his hunting dogs finally found an old bear. The dogs and guide followed the 235-pound bear for quite a distance until the bear was very, very tired. The dogs attacked and injured the old bear. The guides tied the bear to a tree and called for the President. Here was a bear for him to shoot!

Don't Shoot!
President Roosevelt looked at the poor old bear and said "No, I wouldnít be able to look my boys in the face again! Spare the bear! I will not shoot a tethered animal!" No one would shoot this old bear for sport. That would not be right. However, the bear was injured and suffering. President Roosevelt ordered that the bear be put down to end its pain.
But the story doesnít end there, as reporters with the hunting party spread the news of Rooseveltís fair play nationwide.

See PART 2 below...

Teddy Roosevelt Cartoon With Bear 

Teddy Bear -- Liddy 

With Her Checkered Bow

Liddy
Liddy is ready for a tea party. She wears a floppy blue hat with pink rose blossoms and a big checkered bow. Her fur is a deep honey.

Price: $34.95
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Teddy Bear: Sleeping Polar Bear 

Large Polar Bear, Deep In Sleep

Polar Bear Sleeping
Large polar bear deep in a peaceful sleep. Perfect for for cuddling up to on a cold winter night. He's filled with realistic details that bring this wise bear to life. You will want to cherish him forever.
Machine Washable and available in the 3 sizes:

Prices: 17.7 inches $29.95
26 inches $49.95
33.5 inches $109.95

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TR & The Teddy Bear -- PART 2 

Continuation Of A True Story

...continued from PART 2 above

Drawing The Line
A political cartoonist by the name of Clifford Berryman, who was a staff artist for the Washington Post, heard this story and, of course, since a political cartoonist draws about current events in the news, on the following day Mr. Berryman drew a cartoon showing how President Roosevelt refused to shoot the bear while hunting in Mississippi. Written across the lower part of the cartoon were the words ìDrawing the Line in Mississippi,î which coupled the hunting incident to a political dispute.

Teddy's Bear
The cartoon was reprinted in newspapers all over the country and Roosevelt's popularity soared. So for the remainder of his political career, Teddy Roosevelt and a mascot named "Teddy's Bear."

It seems that among the many readers who saw the Berryman cartoon was a Russian immigrant by the name of Morris Michtom. The owner of a small novelty store in Brooklyn, New York, Michtom had his wife make 2 toy bears that had movable limbs. Unlike toy bears available at the time, these little bears were made from plush stuffed excelsior and finished with black shoe button eyes.

The Michtom's new bear was sweet and cuddly. They sold quickly, so they made others, and received permission from T.R. to use the Roosevelt's name in connection with the little bear.

Called "Teddy's Bears", these little stuffed bears were a great success, allowing Michtom to move his business to a loft, under the name of the Ideal Novelty and Toy Corporation, the first teddy bear manufacturer in the United States. It remained a successful business and in 1938 changed its name to the Ideal Toy Company.

The most popular plush toy -- and possibly the most popular of all toys -- the teddy bear has withstood the test of time.

Polar Bear: Willy-Winter 

Sitting w/blue sweater and scarf

Polar Bear: Willy-Winter
Dressed in a cozy blue sweater, scarf and toque, "Willy Winter" has soft shag-type fur, and suede-like paws. His winter fur will stay glistening white for many years as he is machine washable (at warm temperature).

With heavier filling in the legs and bottom, this bear is designed to sit up straight. Machine washable. Available in 4 different sizes.

Price: From 9.45 inches $7.95 to 23 inches $49.00

To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Willy Winter Bear

Teddy Bear -- Johannes 

Teddy Bear In Knitted Overalls

Johannes
Johannes is a bear of considerable weight and is dressed in a pair of knitted overalls. He can be posed because he is jointed

14.2 inches tall.
To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Johannes

Teddy Bear - Monique 

Soft Sleeping Teddy Bear

Monique

This super soft sleeping teddy bear is the color of fluffy white clouds. She is great for cuddling up with for a nap. She has sleepy eyes and a sweet peaceful expression.

This particular snuggly bear is a popular choice for a get well gift, especially to send to kids in the Hospital to keep them company. Available in 2 sizes and completely washable.

Sizes: 12.5 inches $15.95 and 15.6 inches $24.40

To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Monique

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