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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 17, 2000
NATURAL WONDERS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-20035 77-0141610
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
4209 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, FREMONT, CALIFORNIA 94538
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
510-252-9600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
On December 17, 2000, Natural Wonders, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press
release attached as Exhibit 99 hereto announcing the voluntary filing for
reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Oakland,
California.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
99 Press Release, dated December 17, 2000, announcing the filing of a
petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 22, 2000
NATURAL WONDERS, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ Peter G. Hanelt
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Peter G. Hanelt,
Chief Executive Officer and President
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