Joan Robinson was trained as an illustrator and began writing her own stories in 1939. Her many books for children include the Mary-Mary series, and, for older children, classic novels such as When Marnie Was There and Charley. Working closely with her husband, Joan Robinson published over thirty books before her death in 1988. Her most enduringly popular character, Teddy Robinson, first appeared in print in 1953. 'His adventures might happen to anyone's teddy bear,' said his creator 'but his way of looking at them is his own.' This collection of stories has been selected by the author's daughter, the original Deborah, and proud owner of the real Teddy Robinson.
