The Teddy Bears' Picnic (Star & Elephant Book) - Hardcover

Jimmy Kennedy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0881380105 ISBN 13: 9780881380101

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1991

Synopsis

This decades-old song describes the teddy bears' grand picnic in the woods. A record of the song, done by Bing Crosby and The Bearcats, is included in the book.

About this title

About the Author

Jimmy Kennedy (1902–1984) was an Irish songwriter. He was best known for his work putting words to existing music such as “My Prayer” and “Teddy Bears’ Picnic.” In 1997 he was posthumously inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.

From Publishers Weekly

The only missing ingredient here are the obligatory ants, in this cheery animation of the lyrics to John Bratton's lilting 1907 song. Various bear families are seen bustling about Kozikowski's cozy cottages in preparation for the outing. After trekking across an inviting, patchwork-quilt landscape, the hungry bruins arrive at a pine-framed glade and spread out a lavish repast. Badminton and butterfly catching are among the day's pursuits, until "at six o'clock their mommies and daddies will take them home to bed." Providing extra fun are the alternating cut-out half pages, as children can truly view "both sides of the situation." Though the artist's sparkling colors and intricate details create an amiable impression overall, the book doesn't quite measure up to its beguiling source--a certain flatness creeps in, owing perhaps to a lack of characterization in the leading players. Ages 3-7.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0881380105
• ISBN 13: 9780881380101
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Alexandra Day
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 40