Darcy Brewster is a bear cub willing to test his stuffing against the world’s most difficult boy, Damian. Many brave bears have failed in their attempts to tame Damian. Eventually, Darcy convinces the boy to play more gently when he explains that without arms, a bear can’t hold him and banish bad dreams. Throughout, Damian pedals an ambulance, carries a medical kit, and stitches Darcy’s injuries. As with The Velveteen Rabbit, Darcy is finally abandoned under the bed until an adult Damian returns with another special task for a very brave bear. An author’s note indicates that additional draw ings were contributed by children . lmp

Originally published by Orchard Children’s Books Great Britain, in 2009.