Plushland has created adorable STS Mission Astronaut bears to accompany numerous of the past Space Shuttle launches. We just came across mention and photos of our STS 135 Space Shuttle Bear in the hands of some very special children.

In an article titled "On the Homefront" from chron.com, following the crew of the final space shuttle flight, our bears are shown in the homes of the families of the space shuttle astronauts, keeping their children company while the shuttle crew is away on the final space shuttle mission.

Karen Nyberg reads a bedtime story to her son Jack. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle )

Join in the celebration of the final Space Shuttle launch with your very own STS 135 Space Shuttle Bear.