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Did you know that babies have three jobs? Yes, each day they punch the clock to play, learn and grow—hard work, indeed. When they do, we pay them generously with our love, and they get double for overtime! Of course, there’s a lot of on-the- job training, and Corner Stork has an extensive selection of terrific toys and books to keep them busy and building their brain power! Our ever-growing variety of books and toys is so much fun, babies wonder why it’s called “work!” Get them going today—and don’t forget that big paycheck!

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My First Golf Bag
My First Golf Bag
Price: $24.99
"What a Cutie" Cashmere Soft Baby Rattle
"What a Cutie" Cashmere Soft Baby Rattle
Original Price: $7.00
Sale Price: $6.30 (10% off)
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Corner Story: The Teddy Bear

The Teddy Bear has been a favorite baby gift for over a hundred years, though its exact origin remains something of a mystery. Most stories agree that the beloved gift dates to 1903, when a vacationing president chose to do the right thing and show mercy to a cornered animal.

Named for President Theodore Roosevelt, the most widely-held belief is that "Teddy," an avid outdoorsman, was hunting with friends in Mississippi when he was presented with a defenseless bear to shoot as a trophy. Roosevelt - already famous for his strong belief in fair play and sportsmanlike conduct - refused to shoot the defenseless animal. A Washington Post cartoonist drew a picture depicting the event, and two Brooklyn, New York toymakers unveiled the first stuffed bear animals later that week. Roosevelt gave permission for the toymakers to name the soft, fuzzy animal with shoe button eyes after him, and the "Teddy Bear" was born.

Today there are thousands of kinds of teddy bears available, and some rare and antique teddies can cost thousands of dollars. The history of the teddy remains popular, too. Museums featuring teddy bears the world over have opened in England and in Florida, and draw thousands of visitors each year!