POCKET BEAR
For fans of Odder, Wishtree, Willodeen, and The One and Only Ivan.
Thimble-born from tip to toe, Pocket Bear remembers every moment of his becoming: the glimmering needle, the silken thread, the tender hands as each careful stitch brought him closer to himself. Born during the throes of WWI, he was designed to fit into the pocket of a soldier's jacket, eyes sewn a bit higher than normal so that he always gazed upward. That way, glancing at his pocket, a soldier would see an endearing token of love from someone back home, and, hopefully, a good luck charm.
Now, over a century later, Pocket serves as unofficial mayor of Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured, where stuffed toy animals are refurbished and given a fresh opportunity to be loved. He and his best feline friend Zephyrina, known far and wide as "The Cat Burglar," have seen it all, and then some.
An unforgettable tale of bravery, loyalty, and kindness, Pocket reminds us all that love comes in many forms sometimes filled with fluff , and that second chances are always possible.
Edad recomendada: A partir de 6 años.
APPLEGATE KATHERINE
Katherine Applegate, nacida en Michigan en 1956, es una escritora estadounidense reconocida por su prolífica obra juvenil e infantil. Alcanzó fama internacional con la serie Animorphs, publicada en los años noventa, que combinaba ciencia ficción y aventura, cautivando a millones de lectores. También es autora de The One and Only Ivan, novela ganadora de la Medalla Newbery en 2013, inspirada en la historia real de un gorila en cautiverio. Su estilo se caracteriza por la sensibilidad hacia temas de identidad, amistad y justicia, ofreciendo relatos que invitan a la reflexión y al mismo tiempo entretienen a jóvenes y adultos.
