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One recent review compared the story to The Velveteen Rabbit …times 100! Celebrities, rock stars and counter culture icons all agree: “Ava’s Grateful Bears,” is a book worth reading to those little ones you love…or just to open your own adult heart. A simple story of a grandfather looking for connection with his granddaughter, via a box of over 100 stuffed bears. With over 100 solid 5-star reviews on Amazon and over 50,000 followers on Facebook, “Ava’s Grateful Bears,” continues to touch the hearts of children, parents and grandparents across the country and around the world. Designed by Taylor Swope of Little Hippie and its officially licensed Grateful Dead. As for Ava, Maggie has created a caricature of my granddaughter that will be treasured for generations to come. This is the perfect sticker for any deadhead that is getting married. She captured their spirit, playfulness and warmth perfectly.

Her interpretations of the Grateful Bears were exactly what I had envisioned.

When we narrowed it to five, I drove to UCSC to interview the lucky artists. The second side features the entire electric band on blues covers 'Smokestack Lightning' by Howlin Wolf, and 'Hard to Handle' by Otis Redding. My wife, Laurie, suggested a contest for all UCSC art majors to have an opportunity to illustrate “Ava’s Grateful Bears.” Over 50 students applied for the project by forwarding their artwork to us. Side one consists of acoustic performances by McKernan, Jerry Garcia, and Bob Weir on country blues and folk covers, with one original from Workingmans Dead. UCSC is home to the Grateful Dead archives as well as a major exhibit showcasing both their music and art. She was too busy at the time and suggested I contact the University of California, Santa Cruz to see if an art student would be interested in the project. When I shared the story with Wendy, I asked if she would be interested in creating the illustrations. Bob Weir is a founding member of the rock group, The Grateful Dead. Wendy had previously written two children’s books with her brother Bob. Grateful Dead Stealie, 13-point bolt, Laser Cut Earrings, Pendant, or Jewelry Set.

#Grateful dead dancing bears wedding series

Over the next year, through a series of very serendipitous events, I became friends with Wendy Weir. HOT Officially Licensed Grateful Dead Dancing Bear Volkswagen V W Bus Christmas Ornament Dead and Company Phish. 5 out of 5 stars 'I absolutely LOVE my key fob wristlet. Grateful Dead Dancing Bear Necklace, 16-36' Long Chain, ready to ship, for men or women Greatful Deadhead Charm Pendant Jewelry nb Karen. A wedding was taking place and one of the guests was Jerry Garcia. Wedding & Party Craft Supplies Gifts & Gift Cards. The inspiration to write the true story of Ava’s Grateful Bears came about on a secluded beach in Nosara, Costa Rica.