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Teddy Bear of Bumpkin Hollow

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This was the most treasured book of my childhood. I was a bit afraid of the parents too, but the lesson stuck with me. I came online to find a copy for my grandchildren, and after seeing the "used" prices I sure wish I knew where my original copy was!

It's a great book, great illustrations, and I still have my Teddy Bear that my parents bought to go along with the book. He's 55 now!

Teddy Bear of Bumpkin Hollow tells the story of a little bear who never obeys his mother. One day, she sends him to get honey and tells him to hurry home without stopping in the woods. He ignores what she's said and, when he returns, learns that his parents have gone to his grandma's house without him, leaving a baby-sitter in their place. Although the bear is sad, he learns his lesson in time for a happy ending.

The book's illustrations are very appealing, from the teddy bear to the frog to the bucket of honey to the cookies. As a kid, I wanted to eat those cookies myself--so when I couldn't remember the title of the book, I referred to it as "the bear cookie book." When I was little, I was a bit frightened by the way the little bear's parents taught him a lesson, but maybe that was the idea. At any rate, I wasn't too traumatized.

A story to be treasured by generations!

This was my favorite book when I was three. My mother read it to me so much I had it memorized. I literally wore the book out and my mother threw it away.

I started looking for a copy of this book about 20 years ago at book shops & from book collectors. Nobody could help me.

At the advice of my son, I recently started looking for a copy on the internet, but the prices were WAY beyond my price range.

FINALLY after 20 years of looking, I found a copy of Teddy Bear of Bumpkin Hollow at a price I could afford. Because of the low price, I was a little worried when I placed the order.

I was pleasantly surprised when I received the book. It was in MUCH BETTER condition that was advertised PLUS I received the book 3 days after I placed my order.

Even though it is a collectable, I had to open it up and read it. I enjoy the book as much now as I did when my mother first read it to me 47 years ago.

If you have never read The Teddy Bear of Bumpkin Hollow, I STRONGLY suggest you read it.

This vintage book is the story of a little bear whose parents decide to help him learn the repercussions of not doing what he is told. He is sent on an errand and told to come right home. We follow his journey and are pulled into his sense of wonder as he dawdles along his way. Later when he gets home late his sadness at missing out on his surprise is something easy to relate to. The illustrations are lovely. Unfortunately this book is out of print and can only be found used. I believe it is a book worth bringing back.

This was a gift for my sister and was very happy to find such a rare book and the seller was great on getting to me in a timely manner.

I am a good girl. Always have been. Not a rebel, not a rule breaker. I generally obeyed my parents. Didn't even have a curfew in high school because they trusted me, and they had good reason. My mom read me this book a lot when I was a kid. My husband is convinced it is why I am completely terrified of him leaving me for any period of time, though I am a very independent and strong woman in every other way. Just the suggestion of Teddy of Bumpkin Hollow and I turn into a frightened 4-year-old. I get that ooky feeling in the pit of my stomach, and I feel so guilty, even though I didn't do anything.

I hate this book. If it weren't an antique, I'd burn it. I will not read it to my daughter, ever.