A to Z Kids Stuff | December Picture Book Play

I still remember Nicole. She was a staple at my tea parties, pretend school and bedtime. She was my teddy bear. Teddy bears are timeless toys that provide so many children, including my own, with a feeling of warmth, security and love. This month we salute teddy bears with a few of our favorite teddy books and a few activities for teddy bear fun. Enjoy!

Written by Frank Murphy
Sleeping Bear Press
310 North Main Street, Suite 300
Chelsea, MI 48118
32 Pages
ISBN: 1585360139

I warmly thank you for your letter and the fine stuffed bear you
made. I can hardly wait to show my children. However, I don't
think my name is likely to be worth much in the toy bear business,
but you are welcome to use it. I wish you great luck with your toy
bear business.

Former president, Theodore Roosevelt's encounter with a grizzly bear and his eventual connection to the teddy bear, makes for one captivating story. If you plan to give your child a teddy bear this holiday season, this book will make your gift complete.

Written by Jimmy Kennedy
Aladdin Paperbacks
1230 Avenue of the America's
New York, NY 10020
32 Pages
ISBN: 0805068538

For every bear that ever was
Will gather there for certain because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.

This day promises dress-up, fun and games and tasty treats, along with delicious verse and even more tempting illustrations. Who wouldn't want to join in this picnic celebration?

Playtime

1. Declare one day to be Teddy Bear Day. Ask each child to bring their favorite teddy from home. Ask them to share how they acquired their teddy bears and what they like to do with their teddy's. Be sure and lead them in the teddy bear song with their furry friends. The song goes like this:

Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the ground.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, way up high.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, wave bye, bye.

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2. As part of Teddy Bear Day, your class could host their own teddy bear picnic. Ask them to look over illustrations from the book, The Teddy Bears' Picnic, to decide what kinds of fun, games and treats to plan.


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