When the Teddy Bears Came

by Martin Waddell

When Tom's mother brings home the new baby, so many teddy bears arrive as gifts that there is no room for Tom, but she assures him that there will always be a place for him.

Genres: Picture Books, Family, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_W...

Also writes under the pen name Catherine Sefton

Martin Waddell is the author of more than one hundred books for young readers.

Awards: Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing (2004).

Reviews

[Lee Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

When The Teddy Bears Came - Martin Waddell, Penny Dale (illustrator)

A beautifully written and illustrated book for any teddy bear lover.

This book had a feel of familiarity for me although I’ve never heard of it before.

Tom looks a lot like my brother when he was younger and my son had a bear sent to him by a friend in Australia that looked just like Ozzie Bear in this story.

I have always had a love for Teddy Bears and I don’t see that changing ever! ❤️ 🧸

[Miss Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations and a story about a new baby coming home. People keep bringing teddy bears. Will there be enough room for Tom? Yes there is room on Mommy's lap and they will all take care of the bears and the baby together.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sweet story about the arrival of a new baby, the many teddy bears that came, and the little brother who wanted to help. Remarkable illustrations.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a huge soft spot for stuffed animals. I absolutely adored Ozzie Bear and Sam Bear (because Sams are always so soft and cuddly when they're stuffed animals). This book was so cute and I adored the illustrations. =) I love Teddy Bears!!!!

[Whitney Bailey]

A young boy starts receiving teddy bears when his younger sibling is born. He is scared that no one is paying attention to him, and the moral of the story is that everyone has a place in their family.

[Katy W · Rating 3 out of 5]

My aunt gave this to my daughter when my son was born. It gently introduces the idea of mixed feelings about the usurper, I mean, a much-loved younger sibling.

[Lena83 · Rating 5 out of 5]

if you're looking for a book to read infants this one is good my little sister loves it