.A step-by-step guide to making a basic bear, with detailed photographs of the techniques, provides a simple introduction to creating a selection of ten different bears. All the bears share the traditional well-loved features, including fully-jointed limbs and characteristic snout, but each has his or her own distinct personality. Julie has a wealth of costume ideas so that the designs can be personalised for a variety of occasions and festivities. Her birthday bears - one for every month of the year, each celebrating a seasonal festival, such as Valentine's day, the Fourth of July or Hallowe'en - make perfect gifts.

Simple instructions guide you through the making of each bear and any clothes or accessories that go with them. For example, you can make beautiful outfits for June's bridal party or a Christmas tree, hat and presents for December's Christmas Bear. There are also simple scenes to create, in which to display the finished bear, such as a tropical beach backdrop where August's bear can sunbathe in her bikini.

All the bears are pictured in glorious colour photographs.

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