The Complete Book of Teddy-Bear Making Techniques by Alicia Merrett & Ann Stephens. Hardback, 260 pages (Running Press, 1998).

Written by two professional bear makers, this guide covers all the materials and techniques needed for making either child-safe or collector’s bears and their clothing. Illustrated with full-color photographs, the book offers step-by-step striations and a gallery of finished bears by an international group of crafters.