Jenny has lots of pretend bears, but what she wants more than anything is a real one. She makes a cosy bear-den in the shed, makes some tea and bear-food, and sure enough, after some patient waiting, she has a visitor.
Combine your love of bears and embroidery to create this embroidered quilt featuring 12 loveable bears, from the Sunday Best to Bathing Beauty. Step-by-step instructions show how to create this cute quilt.
When a tiny orphaned bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, little does anyone know that little Wojtek will become one of the bravest fighters of them all. As the soldiers train to take part in some of the fiercest fighting of the war, Wojtek grows up, providing headaches and laughter in equal measure as he learns to drink beer, chase horses and wrestle with his human friends. But at Monte Cassino, as the Allies try and dislodge German troops from their mountain-top eyrie, Wojtek, now a fully signed-up solider with his own rank and number, comes into his own, dodging the bullets to carry ammunition to his comrades as they inch their way to victory. After the war, the Polish solders move to Scotland. Wojtek comes too and soon becomes the centre of attention in a new country. But with hostilities ended, how long can he keep his freedom? Best-selling children's author Jenny Robertson explores the themes of friendship and trust in this moving and inspirational story.
Bubba Brayna’s legendary latkes lure an unexpected visitor into her home in this playful Hanukkah tale from a master storyteller. Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, and on the first night of Hanukkah, the scent of her cooking wakes a hungry, adorable bear from his hibernation. He lumbers into town to investigate, and Bubba Brayna—who does not see or hear very well—mistakes him for her rabbi. She welcomes the bear inside to play the dreidel game, light the menorah, and enjoy a scrumptious meal. However, after her well-fed guest leaves, there's a knock at the door—it's the rabbi, and all of Brayna's other friends, arriving for dinner. But there are no latkes left—and together, they finally figure out who really ate them. Lively illustrations by Mike Wohnoutka, portraying the sprightly Bubba Brayna and her very hungry guest, accompany this instant family favorite, a humorous reworking of Eric A. Kimmel’s earlier classic tale, The Chanukkah Guest. A traditional recipe for latkes is included in the back matter, along with interesting, digestible facts about the history and traditions of Hanukkah. A 2013 National Jewish Book Award Winner, this book is perfect for a holiday story time with children— either in the classroom or at home, as an introduction for young readers to the traditions and customs of Hanukkah, and as a classic to return to year after year.
Jenny Murphy liked adventures, and every day after chores, she would saddle her horse—Comanche, a beautiful Appaloosa—and ride to their favorite place in Set Canyon. One day, she came upon a strange site with an injured boy, an Indian boy, lying under a tree. Here’s where her adventure begins. Jenny jumped down from Comanche and, with her canteen, went to help the boy. “Where did you come from, and who are you?” asked Jenny. Sleeping Bear looked at her, startled. “I cannot say, and you must not say you have found me.”
The bears from The Teddy Bears' Picnic and There Ain't No Bugs on Me are back in this third book-and-tape from Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, and Bruce Whatley. This time Jenny Jenkins just can't seem to find a thing to wear. Will she wear pink? Blue? Yellow?Orange? Her faithful bear companions offer many suggestions as they travel to the circus in anticipation of Jenny's big performance. Bruce Whatley's bright and cheery illustrations highlight a different color on each page and make this toe-tapping classic folk song come to life.
No longer seen just as children's toys, more and more bear collectors are taking up the challenge of making their own bears. This title shows readers how, with everything they need to know about bear making, plus 28 projects. It features traditional, contemporary and miniature teddies, all accompanied by step-by-step instructions on how to bring them to life.