"Teddy bears exist on the very borders of fantasy and reality, of waking and sleeping.  It is here, in these transitions, that our function is critical ~ at its most essential even.  While we are fantasy characters in daylight play,
                           at nighttime we are vey real protectors ~ guiding the companion through the magic and mystery of the darkness and shadows, dreams and nightmares."
~ Teddy's World, Mirja de Vries, 2002.  Joost Elffers Books.