A Teddy Bear for Emily--And President Roosevelt, Too by Churnin, 2024 Nancy NEUF

Rose Katz and Morris Michtom grew up in Russia during a period of persecution against Jewish people. Hoping to find kindness and opportunity in another country, they emigrated to the United States, where they got married and opened a candy shop. In 1902, they read a newspaper article about President Theodore Roosevelt sparing a bear on a hunting trip. To the delight of their daughter, Emily, the Michtoms created a small, stuffed version of the animal and named it Teddys Bear. Before long, this cuddly symbol of one mans act of compassion became a beloved toy that continues to delight children all over the world.