Packed with entertaining stories and information, 'The Little History of the Teddy Bear' will be enjoyed by those who love bears, and also by everyone with fond memories of their childhood friend.
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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgements and Picture Credits | |
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| Teddy Bear Chronology | |
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| Life Before Teddy: Distinguished Ancestors of the Teddy Bear | |
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| Teddy's Bear: Origins of the American Teddy Bear | |
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| Barle and Friends: Origins of the German Teddy Bear | |
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| 'Button in Ear': German Teddy Bears Conquer the World | |
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| Rule Beartannia: The Unique Contribution of the British Teddy | |
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| Bear Necessities: Teddy Bear Nonsense and Novelties | |
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| Celebrating Teddy: A Modern Icon | |
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| The Rise and Rise of Edward Bear: The Great Teddy Bear Renaissance | |
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| Old Gold: Collecting Bears for Profit and Pleasure | |
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| Select Bibliography | |
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| Index | |
