Tale of Two Teddies: The First Teddy Bears Tell Their True Stories


By Kathleen Bart

Reading Level: Late Elementary School, Middle School
Genre: Non Fiction
Publisher: Portfolio Press 2005

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The origin of the teddy bear and the influence of Teddy Roosevelt.


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Caldecott Medal

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Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award

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