Jimmy Kennedy

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Jimmy Kennedy (1902–1984) was an Irish songwriter. He was best known for his work putting words to existing music such as “My Prayer” and “Teddy Bears’ Picnic.” In 1997 he was posthumously inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.

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Books by Jimmy Kennedy

The Teddy Bears' Picnic

By Jimmy Kennedy

Illustrated by Alexandra Day

Read (or sing!) your way through this favorite teddy-bear tale from the illustrator of Good Dog, Carl, now available in a Classic Board Book edition.

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