Teddy by James Sage - ADVISABLE

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