{"product_id":"9781555911928","title":"Teddy Bear Stories for Grown-Ups","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeddy bears play a part in the lives of innumerable grown-ups. Often, even after a childhood teddy has been worn into a threadbare, shapeless lump, the affection it inspired still remains. There has been a great resurgence of interest in teddy bears both new and old - not just as objects of affection, but also as collector's items. Teddy bear shops have sprung up all over the country and there is even a teddy hospital at The House of Bruin in Loughborough, Leicestershire, where sick teddies can receive expert medical attention. As countless grown-ups know, teddy bears are not just for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeddy bears are the inspiration in this unique and fun collection of stories. With 23 stories in all, readers will find a wonderful variety, from mystery to humor and romance, to some amazing true stories. Read the fascinating story of how Margarete Steiff, a German dressmaker, got into the toy business by mistake. Her nephew decided to make a bear with moveable limbs made out of mohair, this inventing what soon was to be named by Americans the \"teddy bear\" after Teddy Roosevelt. Another story tells how a lucky teddy bear, unbeknownst to his unfortunate owner, became a survivor in the sinking of the \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e. Whatever their theme, all the stories acknowledge the very special relationship that exists between a bear and its owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAltogether, this is a perfect companion for all who believe that their relationship with teddy bears is too precious to end with childhood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fulcrum Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055913713904,"sku":"9781555911928","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781555911928_p0.jpg?v=1763755821","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781555911928","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}