Nearly 30 years ago, North American Bear Company began as a creative business enterprise of a new mother, Barbara Isenberg, starting a family in New York City in the mid-1970’s. Her desire to
find a teddy bear with the nostalgic
charm of an antique toy and a contemporary sense of whimsy for
her own small son prompted the start
of a toy company creating unique, high quality plush bears that would appeal to both children and adults alike.