Teddybjörnen Fredriksson facts for kids

"Teddybjörnen Fredriksson" (which means "Fredriksson, the Teddy Bear") is a very famous Swedish children's song. It was written in 1969 by Lasse Berghagen. He wrote it for his daughter, Malin, who was three years old at the time. This song is one of Lasse Berghagen's most well-known works. Many schools and preschools in Sweden sing it often. It has even been called one of the most popular children's songs.

About the Song

The song tells a sweet story. It's about a person who received a teddy bear from their father. This special gift was for their fourth birthday. Later, when this person grew up and had their own four-year-old daughter, they gave her a teddy bear too. This shows how special the teddy bear was through different generations.

The Real Teddy Bear

This song made Lasse Berghagen very popular with children. The actual "Teddy bear Fredriksson" from the song is a real teddy bear. You can find it locked away in a special display. It is kept at the Leksaksmuseet, which is a toy museum in Stockholm, Sweden. It's like a celebrity teddy bear!

Song Popularity

The song "Teddybjörnen Fredriksson" was also popular on the radio. It appeared on a Swedish music chart called Svensktoppen. This happened on December 21 and 28, 1969. The song reached positions 9 and 10 on the chart. This shows how much people liked the song when it first came out.