Discover the history of Steiff teddy bears, from Margarete Steiff's first creations to today's collectibles. See why Steiff ...

As a kid, I was fortunate enough to be emotionally wrecked by The Velveteen Rabbit and have my little wounds healed by a live-action performance — puppets included — at a local children’s theater.

For three generations, the craftsmanship of West Germany’s toymaking Steiff family has delighted children the world over. As the town’s biggest employer, the family has also endeared itself to the ...