TEDDY BEARS
There are so many stories, and so many types of teddy bears, and magazines exclusively dedicated to bears. I decided they really needed their own page. I was a little surprised by the number I was able to review(over 50!) and how many there were to create stubs for. Hopefully, the one you're interested in finding out more is reviewed here, but remember that Murphy insists the one thing you are trying to track down will be be the one thing I'm missing. This catalog of teddy bear books and magazines is not complete, but I do believe it is the most complete catalog available at the moment. If you can add more information, or have books and magazines that can fill in more of the holes, you can contact me through My Contact Page.
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The Magic of Merrythought: A Collector's Encyclopedia,
by John Axe (TPB:1986)
Notes: 208 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Hobby House Press, Cumberland, MD; ISBN: 0875882749;
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Costumed Teddy Bears: 14 Patterns for Bears in Body Suits, by Celia Baham (TPB:2001)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Portfolio Press, Cumberland, MD; ISBN: 0942620542;
Teddy and His Constant Companions, by Celia Baham (TPB:2005)
Notes: 132 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Self, ???; ISBN: 1411629221;
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Lovable Gifts for Babies, by Better Homes & Gardens
(HC:1985)
Notes: 80 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Special Interest Publications, Des Moines, IA; ISBN: 0696014408;
edited by Gerald M. Knox;...
Bunnies, Bears & Cats, by Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications
(Magazine:1991)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Special Interest Publications, Des Moines, IA; ISBN: None;
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Teddy Bears, by Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications
(Magazine:1993)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens, Des Moines, Iowa; ISBN: None;
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The Teddy Bear Catalog: Prices, Care and Repair, Lore, 100s of Photos, Everything, by Peggy & Alan Bialosky (TPB:1980)
Notes: 223 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Workman Publishing Co., Inc., NY; ISBN: 0894801333;
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Making Your Own Teddy Bear, by Peggy & Alan Bialosky (TPB:1982)
Notes: 111 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Workman Publishing Co., Inc., NY; ISBN: 0894802119;
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Teddy Bears: Twenty-Five Irresistible Designs for Knitted Bears,
by Debbie Bliss (TPB:1997)
Notes: 80 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: St. Martin's Press, ???; ISBN: 0312170424;
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Booties, Blankets & Bears: 20 Irresistible Hand Knits for Your Baby,
by Debbie Bliss (HC:2009)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books, ???; ISBN: 1570764387;
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Forever Friends, by Nancy Bohlen (HC:1994)
Notes: 160 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Meredith Press, NY; ISBN: 0696023970;
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Ten Adorable Teddy Bears to Knit plus all their clothes and accessories,
by Rachel Borello (TPB:2015)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Hauppauge, NY; ISBN: 9781438006567;
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Jenny Bradford's Designs for Teddy Bears, by Jenny Bradford (TPB:1997)
Notes: 108 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing; ISBN: 1863511970;
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The Teddy Bear Craft Book, Forward by Gyles Brandreth (HC:1993)
Notes: 111 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Books UK Ltd., London; ISBN: 1871612152;
This is also listed on the crocheted and knitted toy pages...
Bear Crafts, by Deborah Brearley (TPB:1995)
Notes: 64 pages; Country: AUST; Publisher: Lothian Books, Port Mebouume Victoria; ISBN: 0850917107;
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Offical Price Guide to Antique and Modern Teddy Bears,
by Kim Brewer (TPB:1990)
Notes: ?? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: House of Collectibles, ???; ISBN: 0876377924;
More than 30 years out of date now...
Make Your Own Bean Bag Bears, by Jill Bryant (TPB:1999)
Notes: 40 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Somerville House Books, Ltd.; ISBN: Unknown;
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Love to Quilt...Bears, Bears, Bears, by Karen Kay Buckley (TPB:1996)
Notes: 64 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: American Quilter's Society, Paducah, KY; ISBN: 0891458816;
This is also over in the quilting bib page with her other quilting books...
The Teddy Bear Book, by Peter Bull (TPB:1975)
Notes: ??? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Random House, Inc.; ISBN: 0394730801;
Hardcover released in 1970(No ISBN)...
Peter Bull's Book of Teddy Bears, by Peter Bull (HC:1977)
Notes: 153 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Cassell & Co., London; ISBN: 0304298506;
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A Hug of Teddy Bears, by Peter Bull (HC:1984)
Notes: ??? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: E.P. Dutton, NY; ISBN: 0525242732;
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Making Teddy Bears in Miniature: Featuring 17 Bear Patterns Plus 6 Unique Scenes,
by Angela Bullock (TPB:1997)
Notes: ??? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Hobby House Press, Grantsville, MD; ISBN: 0875884970;
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Teddy n' Friends Cross-stitch,
by Dale Burdett (TPB:1984)
Notes: 16 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Burdett Publications, ???; ISBN: None;
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Ten Adorable Teddy Bears to Knit: Plus All Their Clothes and Accessories,
by Rachel Borello Carroll (TPB:2015)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, ???; ISBN: 143800656X;
Reference only...
Make It From Felt, by Phyllis Chappell (HC:1974)
Notes: 80 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Evans Brothers, London; ISBN: 0237447037;
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Teddy Bears and Soft Toys, by Pauline Cockrill (TPB:1988)
Notes: 31 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Shire Publications, Ltd.; ISBN: 0852639686;
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The Ultimate Teddy Bear Book, by Pauline Cockrill (HC:1991)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, London; ISBN: 1879431068;
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The Little Book of Traditional Bears, by Pauline Cockrill (HC:1992)
Notes: 41 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Pub. Inc., East Rutherford, NJ; ISBN: 0751300012;
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The Little Book of Celebrity Bears, by Pauline Cockrill (HC:1992)
Notes: 41 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Pub. Inc., East Rutherford, NJ; ISBN: 156480822;
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The Little Book of Bear Care, by Pauline Cockrill (HC:1992)
Notes: 41 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Pub. Inc., East Rutherford, NJ; ISBN: 1564580814;
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The Teddy Bear Encyclopedia, by Pauline Cockrill & Peter Anderson (HC:1993)
Notes: 246 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Pub. Inc., East Rutherford, NJ; ISBN: 1564583023;
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Country Bears,
by Country Living (HC:1991)
Notes: 95 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Hearst Corporation, NY; ISBN: 0688100163;
This is not a craft book. It's about collecting and displaying bears...
Teddy Bear Magic: Making Adorable Teddy Bears from Anita Louise's Bearlace Cottage, by Anita Louise Crane (HC:1995)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., NY; ISBN: 0806909927;
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Making Adorable Teddy Bears from Anita Louise's Bearlace Cottage,
by Anita Louise Crane (TPB:1996)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Sterling Publishing, NY; ISBN: 0806909935;
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Two-Hour Teddy Bear, by Anita Louise Crane (HC:1998)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., NY; ISBN: 0806938005;
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Adorable Furniture for Dolls & Teddy Bears, by Anita Louise Crane (HC:2000)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., NY; ISBN: 0806944935;
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Teddy Bears in Cross-Stitch,
by David & Charles Ltd. (TPB:2008)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: David & Charles, London, UK; ISBN: 0715329383;
For those who are multi-disciplined...
Easy-to-Make Teddy Bears and All the Trimmings, by Jodie Davis (TPB:1988)
Notes: 205 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Williamson Pub. Co., Charlotte, VT; ISBN: 0913589403;
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A Quick-and-Easy Teddy Bear: With Full-size Patterns for Clothing,
by Jodie Davis (TPB:1991)
Notes: 32 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Dover Publications, Mineola, NY; ISBN: 0486268640;
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Teach Yourself Teddy Bear Making: Simple Techniques and Patterns for Teddy Bears,
by Jodi Davis (HC:1996)
Notes: 127 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Publishing, NY; ISBN: 1567992560;
Make Your Own Teddy Bear & Bear Clothes, by Jodie Davis (TPB:2000)
Notes: #pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Williamson Publishing Co.; ISBN: 1885593759;
The Bear Book: How to Make Teddy Bears and a Few Close Friends,
by Diana Deakin (HC:1990)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co.,Inc., NY; ISBN: 0806958200;
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Teddy Bears to Make and Love, by Nora Fran Dilks (TPB:1984)
Notes: 21 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: American School of Needlework; ISBN: 0881950742;
Doll and Teddy Bear Activity Book,
by Pune Dracker (TPB:2015)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Reverie Publishing, ???; ISBN: 1932485244;
has an origami teddy bear! Full-color original paper dolls and teddy bears by Ginnie Hofmann and Kathleen Bart...
Lovable Bears, by Express Publications Pty., Ltd. (HC:1998)
Notes: 176 pages; Country: AUS; Publisher: Express Publications Pty., Ltd.; ISBN: 1876490055;
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Knitted Bears: Eight Special Friends For You to Knit,
by Claire Garland (TPB:2008)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: North Light Books, *; ISBN: 1600611303;
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Making and Dressing Traditional Teddy Bears,
by Brian Gibbs, Donna Gibbs (HC:2000)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: David & Charles, Ltd., London, UK; ISBN: 0715307967;
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Making Traditional Teddy Bears: Featuring 12 Collectable Designs,
by Brian & Donna Gibbs (TPB:2001)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: David & Charles Publishers, UK; ISBN: 0715311999;
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Making Teddy Bears to Treasure,
by Brian & Donna Gibbs (TPB:2001)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: North Light Books, ???; ISBN: 0715311298;
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The Teddy Bear Century: A Collection of 13 Original Designs for You to Make that Celebrate Classic Bear-Making Over the Last Hundred Years, by Brian Gibbs, Gunther Pfeiffer (HC:2002)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: David & Charles Publishers, Ltd., London, UK; ISBN: 0715312529;
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The Teddy Bear Making Book: Step-by-Step Instructions for Lots of Terrific Teds, by Brian Gibbs, Donna Gibbs (TPB:2003)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: David & Charles Publishers, Ltd., London, UK; ISBN: 0715314815;
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Making Teddy Bears: Celebrating 100 years - Projects, Patterns, History, Lore,
by Paige Gilchrist (HC:2001)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Lark Books; ISBN: 1579902405;
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Collectable Teddy Bears(GP-473),
by Dan Gill (TPB:1983)
Notes: 9 pages, separate pattern sheet; Country: USA; Publisher: Gick Publishers, Irvine, CA; ISBN: None;
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How to Make Teddy Bears, by Jane Gisby (TPB:1997)
Notes: 32 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Search Press Ltd., London; ISBN: 0855326107;
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Teddy Bear Heaven(AD270),
by Barbara Graham (TPB:1983)
Notes: 24 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Graham Publications, Inc., Joliet, IL; ISBN: None;
Toys and Quilts...
Teddy Bears, Toys, & Tales, by Jean Greenhowe (HC:1990)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: United Kingdom; Publisher: David & Charles, London;
ISBN: 0715393677;
Jean Greenhowe's Traditional Favourites: Teddy Bears, Dolls & Humpty Dumpties
(Booklet:1992)
Notes: 19 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Jean Greenhowe Designs, UK; ISBN: 1873193092;
Jean Greenhowe's Jemima-Jane and Friends: A charming collection of old-fashioned dolls
and teddy bears, (Booklet:1997)
Notes: 27 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Jean Greenhowe Designs, UK; ISBN: 187319319X;
Teddy Bear: A Collector's Guide to Selecting, Restoring and Enjoying New and Vintage Teddy Bears,
by Margaret Grey, Grey Gerry (TPB:****)
Notes: 80 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Courage Books, ???; ISBN: 1561384348;
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Haute Couture for the Jet Set Teddy Bear,
by Barbara Guyette (TPB:****)
Notes: 64 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Random House Inc., ???; ISBN: 087588265X;
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The Teddy Bear Craft Book, by Rans Brandreth Gyles (HC:1991)
Notes: 110 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Charles Letts & Co., Ltd.; ISBN: 1871612152;
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Bed Doll Bears: Crochet Patterns for Dresses for Teddy Bears,
by Carol Hager (TPB:****)
Notes: 12 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Shady Lane Original Crochet Designs, ???; ISBN: None;
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The Teddy Bear Craft Book, by Carolyn Vosburg Hall (HC:1983)
Notes: 158 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold, NY; ISBN: 0442236166;
This has always been my favorite teddy bear craft book...
Pocket Size Teddy Bears,
by Barbara J. Haysom, Les Weston (TPB:1982)
Notes: 25 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Gick Publishing, ???; ISBN: None;
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Bear Knits: Over 40 Adorable Designs to Knit and Crochet for Your Teddy Bear,
by Patricia Ann Higgins (TPB:1987)
Notes: 64 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Ballantine Books, ???; ISBN: 0345344928;
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Bear Making with Rose Hill,
by Rose Hill (TPB:2002)
Notes: 50 pages; Country: AUST; Publisher: Express Publishing Ltd., Silverwater, NSW; ISBN: 1889682071;
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The Teddy Bear Companion, Volume I,
by Dee Hockenberry (TPB:****)
Notes: 220 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Cowles, ???; ISBN: 0865739684;
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The Teddy Bear Companion, Volume II,
by Dee Hockenberry (TPB:****)
Notes: 224 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Cowles, ???; ISBN: 0865739692;
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Knits For Bears to Wear: More than 20 Fun, Knit-to-Fit Fashions for All Teddies and Toys Including 18-inch Dolls,
by Amy O'Neill Houck (TPB:2008)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Potter Craft, NY; ISBN: 030740661X;
Crochet For Bears to Wear: More than 20 Perfect Projects for Your Favorite Teddies and Friends,
by Amy O'Neill Houk (TPB:2010)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Potter Craft, NY; ISBN: 0307462129;
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The Book of Teddy Bears, by Margaret Hutchings (HC:1964)
Notes: * pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Mills & Boon, Ltd., London, UK; ISBN: None;
The Dover reprint of this under the title "Teddy Bears and How to Make Them" is much easier to find (and cheaper) than this original hardcover...
Teddy Bears and How To Make Them, by Margaret Hutchings (TPB:1976)
Notes: 300 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Dover Publications; ISBN: 0486234878;
this is a reprint of "The Book of Teddy Bears"...
A Bear of My Own: Manual for Bearmaking and Designing,
by Rotraud Illisch (TPB:1998)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Hobby House Press, Grantsville, MD; ISBN: 0875885446;
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The Hugglets Bear Making Manual, by Irene Jackman (TPB:1988)
Notes: 32 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Hugglets, Brighton; ISBN: 1870880021;
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Crocheting Teddy Bears: 16 Designs for Toys, by Barbara & Ruth Jacksier (Booklet:1984)
Notes: 48 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Dover Publications, Mineola, NY; ISBN: 0486246396;
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Fairytale Doll Book: Introduced by the Three Bears,
by Valerie Janitch (HC:1988)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: United Kingdom; Publisher: David & Charles; ISBN: 0715391836;
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Teddy's Masquerade Parade, by Carolyn Johnson, Paula Gember (Booklet:1987)
Notes: 18 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Harold Mengelsen & Sons, Inc., Omaha, NE; ISBN: None;
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Make Your Own Classic Bears: 14 Heirloom Designs, by Julia Jones (HC:1994)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Crescent Boosk, NY; ISBN: 0517102056;
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Teddy Bears(Country Crafts),
by Jennie Kants (TPB:1995)
Notes: ?? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Dutton Books, ???; ISBN: 1854714279;
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The First Teddy Bear,
by Helen Kay, Susan Detwiler(Illust) (HC:1985)
Notes: 38 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Stemmer House Publishers, ???; ISBN: 0880450428;
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How to Make Enchanting Miniature Teddy Bears, by Debbie Kesling (TPB:1997)
Notes: 125 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: F&W Publications, Cincinnati, Ohio; ISBN: 0891347380;
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The Teddy Bear Story,
by Josephine Keyes (TPB:1985)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Smithmark Publishers, ???; ISBN: 0831786744;
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Make Your Own Teddy Bears: Instructions and Full-size Patterns for Jointed and Unjointed
Bears and their Clothing, by Doris King (TPB:1986)
Notes: 64 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Dover Publications, Inc., Mineola, NY; ISBN: 0486249425;
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The Best-Dressed Knitted Bear: Dozens of Patterns for Teddy Bears, Bear Costumes, and Accessories, by Emma King (TPB:2009)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Potter Craft, NY; ISBN: 9780307453822;
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Easy Teddies to Knit: Knitted Teddy Bears to Get Your Paws On, by Emma King (TPB:2014)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Collins & Brown, ???; ISBN: 1910231177;
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The Art of Making Teddy Bears, by Jennifer Laing (TPB:1993)
Notes: 64 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Sterling Pub. Co. Inc.; ISBN: 1863510990;
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Teddy Bear Art: How to Design & Make Great Teddy Bears,
by Jennifer Laing (TPB:1998)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Hobby House Press, Grantsville, MD; ISBN: 0875885179;
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Constructing Teddy and his Friends, by Jennifer Laing (TPB:2002)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Hobby House Press; ISBN: 0875886345;
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