new work from the author of the Newbery Medal-winning *Ivan the Only One*, the story revolves around a tiny soldier bear born during World War I and a chivalrous cat who collects abandoned toys. Together, they give the toys a second chance at home. In this process, the toys rely on and accompany each other, bravely fighting against human greed. Ultimately, even the smallest life can warm the world with its kind heart. This is a story about love, friendship, loyalty, protection, and a second chance. Pocket Bear was born in Britain during World War I. Unlike other mass-produced plush bears, he was hand-sewn from head to toe. He was called "Soldier Bear" because during the war, a mother poured her longing for her son at the front into Pocket Bear. He was small enough to fit in a soldier's pocket. His glass eyes were slightly upturned, so that when soldiers missed home, they could look down and meet their hopes. After World War I, Pocket Bear, after a century of wandering, became the guardian of "A Second Chance Home for Abandoned Toys," living with his partner—a Robin Hood-like rogue cat—in the home of a girl named Dasha, mending the wounded hearts of abandoned plush toys. Dasha and her mother fled to America from the Ukrainian War. Due to the war, Dasha injured her leg but never had enough money for surgery. Despite this, they persisted in finding owners for every toy the rogue cat found. One night, the rogue cat dragged a camphor-smelling, rust-colored teddy bear from a restaurant's garbage dump, which Dasha named Bowen. He turned out to be the prototype for the original teddy bear that disappeared in a German shipwreck in the 1910s! This news attracted the covetous eyes of antique dealers. The dealers tied Bowen to the auction stage, attempting to sell him for a high price. When the auctioneer raised the gavel, the rogue cat leaped onto the stage, confronting human greed head-on. In the end, Bowen returned to the girl's arms. After careful consideration, the girl decided to donate Bowen to the museum as an exhibit. At the end of the story, the Pocket Bear volunteered to go to the museum to accompany Bowen on his exhibition. These two "enemies," who had witnessed two world wars, joined hands and went to the museum together to tell future generations a story of peace.
纽伯瑞金奖《独一无二的伊凡》作者最新作品，故事围绕一只个头很小，诞生于一战时期的士兵熊，和一只专门从外面捡拾被遗弃玩具的侠盗猫展开。他们共同给了玩具第二次机会之家。在这个过程中，玩具们相互依靠与陪伴，勇敢与人类的贪婪进行搏斗，最终，最渺小的生命也能凭借善良的内心，温暖世界。这是一个有关爱、友谊、忠诚、守护和第二次机会的故事。口袋熊诞生于第一次世界大战时期的英国。不同于其他机器批量生产出来的毛绒熊，他从头到脚都是由双手一针一线缝纫出来的。他被称为“士兵熊”，在战争时代，一位母亲将自己对前线儿子的牵挂，注入到口袋熊身上。他的体型很小，小到刚好可以放进士兵的口袋中。他的玻璃眼珠微微上翘，只为让士兵在思念家乡的时候，低头便能与希望对视。一战结束后，口袋熊辗转百年，成了“被遗弃玩具的第二次机会之家”的守护者，与搭档——一只自诩“罗宾汉”的侠盗猫一起，住在女孩达莎的家中，修复被遗弃的毛绒玩具的受伤心灵。达莎和她的妈妈是从乌克兰战争中逃到美国的。因为战争原因，达莎的一条腿受伤了，但始终没有足够的钱去做手术修复。但他们还是坚持，为侠盗猫捡来的每一只玩具寻找主人。一天晚上，侠盗猫从餐馆垃圾堆里拖出一只散发樟脑味的铁锈色泰迪熊，女孩达莎为他取名为伯温。他竟是1910年代德国船难中失踪的初代泰迪熊的原型！消息引来古董贩子的垂涎。古董贩子将伯温绑上了拍卖台，企图卖出高价。当拍卖师高举木槌时，侠盗猫飞扑上台，与人类的贪婪正面交锋。最终，伯温重回女孩的怀抱。女孩经过慎重的考虑，最终决定，将伯温送给博物馆做展品。故事最后，口袋熊自愿前往博物馆，陪伴伯温共同在博物馆中展览。这对曾见证两次世界大战的“敌人”，手牵着手，共赴博物馆为后人讲述和平的故事。
纽伯瑞金奖《独一无二的伊凡》作者最新作品，故事围绕一只个头很小，诞生于一战时期的士兵熊，和一只专门从外面捡拾被遗弃玩具的侠盗猫展开。他们共同给了玩具第二次机会之家。在这个过程中，玩具们相互依靠与陪伴，勇敢与人类的贪婪进行搏斗，最终，最渺小的生命也能凭借善良的内心，温暖世界。这是一个有关爱、友谊、忠诚、守护和第二次机会的故事。口袋熊诞生于第一次世界大战时期的英国。不同于其他机器批量生产出来的毛绒熊，他从头到脚都是由双手一针一线缝纫出来的。他被称为“士兵熊”，在战争时代，一位母亲将自己对前线儿子的牵挂，注入到口袋熊身上。他的体型很小，小到刚好可以放进士兵的口袋中。他的玻璃眼珠微微上翘，只为让士兵在思念家乡的时候，低头便能与希望对视。一战结束后，口袋熊辗转百年，成了“被遗弃玩具的第二次机会之家”的守护者，与搭档——一只自诩“罗宾汉”的侠盗猫一起，住在女孩达莎的家中，修复被遗弃的毛绒玩具的受伤心灵。达莎和她的妈妈是从乌克兰战争中逃到美国的。因为战争原因，达莎的一条腿受伤了，但始终没有足够的钱去做手术修复。但他们还是坚持，为侠盗猫捡来的每一只玩具寻找主人。一天晚上，侠盗猫从餐馆垃圾堆里拖出一只散发樟脑味的铁锈色泰迪熊，女孩达莎为他取名为伯温。他竟是1910年代德国船难中失踪的初代泰迪熊的原型！消息引来古董贩子的垂涎。古董贩子将伯温绑上了拍卖台，企图卖出高价。当拍卖师高举木槌时，侠盗猫飞扑上台，与人类的贪婪正面交锋。最终，伯温重回女孩的怀抱。女孩经过慎重的考虑，最终决定，将伯温送给博物馆做展品。故事最后，口袋熊自愿前往博物馆，陪伴伯温共同在博物馆中展览。这对曾见证两次世界大战的“敌人”，手牵着手，共赴博物馆为后人讲述和平的故事。
