A portly bear plans what to wear to the dance, in this controlled-vocabulary book.

When Tim looks at the clothes his mother is going to give away he feels sad because he is growing up and can no longer wear them. But then Tim comes up with a solution - dress his teddy-bear Toby in the cast off clothes. Suggested level: junior.

The Best-Dressed Knitted Bears is for teddy bear lovers and keen knitters alike, of all ages. Knitting small toys is an absorbing and addictive hobby and homemade teddies have a special charm all of their own. The Best-Dressed Knitted Bears boasts 6 gorgeous knitted teddy bears, ranging in height from 8–16 inches. In addition, there are a total of 18 differently themed classic and contemporary costumes. Only basic knitting skills and materials are needed and many of the projects can be knitted up from oddments of yarn. The instructions are easy to follow and there are clear diagrams showing how to sew up, thread joints, and create the perfect Bruin. From ‘Tooth Fairy Bear’ and ‘Graduation Bear’ to ‘Newborn Baby Bear’, there's a collection of special occasion projects which make perfect heirloom treasures. Word count: 25,000

A bear who wishes to be the best-dressed bear at a dance receives help from all the animal clerks in the store.

This is a guide to dressing your teddy bear in a variety of original outfits. The book begins with an introduction to teddy bears and teddy bear fashions, then goes on to the ten different designs. Templates and detailed instructions accompany each set of designs, including how to adapt patterns for bears of different sizes.

The reader is asked to guess, by looking at pictures of clothes, what Bear will wear when he goes outside in different types of weather. Foldout pages reveal the proper attire. 3 yrs+