Inspire

Some of our reviews…

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And here’s our book!  We have had some great reviews: 

Really enjoying reading this book with my son! Three different tales following Cedric the bear, each with an engaging story and lovely illustrations. I like how it’s based on a real handmade teddy bear which really brings the story to life. Thoroughly recommend!

A charming book that quickly became a favourite with my child. The three stories are sweet and contain just enough drama to be exciting for children, without being too scary; the illustrations are delightful. It’s a book with real heart.

This is a lovely children’s book! Cedric the Bear has some brilliant adventures and it was an enjoyable read for the grown-ups as well as my little ones

If you want to read more online reviews, please go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adventures-Cedric-Bear-Lucia-Wilson/dp/9493056163

Cedric features in the Basingstoke Gazette

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The Adventures of Cedric the Bear was featured in the Basingstoke Gazette today. It’s been a long journey from when Cedric was first created in 2012 to now being able to say we have a book published.

Have a look at the article here.

Publication Date!

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In 2019, Liesbeth Heenk of Amsterdam Publishers agreed to publish our book.

How Cedric became a book!

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Cedric and Katie were in a TV competition called Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution – and they won! Lucia, a writer, saw the show and called Katie to suggest turning Cedric into the star of a book. They agreed, contacted Anne, an illustrator, and together they created The Adventures of Cedric the Bear.

How Cedric was made

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Cedric Junior foot fabric small

Before Cedric came to life in the books he was a handmade teddy bear.

I made Cedric to sit approximately 4 inches tall and filled him with premium glass beads to give just the right weight. I hand wove his fabric using a beautifully soft Tencel yarn and a twill structure which is what gives him his unique diagonal line and diamond pattern. I cut and hand stitched him together before finishing him with a stitched nose and glass eyes.

I completed every stage by hand using traditional techniques meaning approximately 20 hours of love went in to making him.

For more in depth detail about how I made him please take a look at my blog Here

Katie