Teddy: the remarkable tale of a president, a cartoonist, a toymaker, and a bear by James Sage, illustrated by Lisk Feng. Kids Can Press, 2019. $18.
9781771387958
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
After President Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear cub, a
cartoonist was inspired to memorialize that act for the newspaper. That cartoon inspired a husband and wife to
add a special bear to their handmade toy offerings, which, named Teddy after
the President, became wildly popular all over the world.
With a bit of creative license, Sage and Feng introduce
a new generation to a presidentially-named icon. Wry humor, just enough words on each page,
and the illustrations feel spot on for the time period.
Cindy, Middle
School Librarian, MLS
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