Long, long ago, kids loved soft toys.
Moms and dads made them at home.
They used cloth, thread, and love.
The Story of
Stuffed Animals
A picture story for young readers
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Then in Germany,
a lady had a big idea!
Her name was Margarete.
She made a soft elephant.
Soon she made dogs, cats, and bears!
Kids in many lands loved them.
In America,
a man named Teddy took a trip.
He went for a walk in the woods.
He saw a little bear cub.
Teddy was kind.
He said, “No! Do not hurt it!”
The story was in the news!
Kids and grown-ups read it.
Everyone said, “What a kind man!”
A toy maker had a big idea.
He sewed a soft, brown bear.
He made it just for kids to hug.
He named it...
TEDDY'S BEAR!
Today, we call it the Teddy Bear.
Today, soft animals are EVERYWHERE!
Bears. Bunnies. Whales. Frogs.
Big ones, small ones, tall ones, fluffy ones!
Big or small. Old or new.
They are all loved.
What is YOUR
favorite?
Go give them a hug! 🤗
~ THE END ~
A picture story made with love