Ruby thinks she is a special teddy. When she is plucked off the assembly line, stamped with an 's' on her paw, and put into a box, she can't believe it's because she got given spotted fur by mistake and a crooked nose. But the other bears tell her they are all 'seconds' and will be thrown away. Ruby organises a massive escape, and all the teddies find new homes - all except Ruby, who climbs into the window of the best toy shop in town. The other toys reject her, but Ruby stands her ground. When Susie and her granddad come to choose a teddy, it is Ruby they insist on having: 'It has character'. And Ruby is delighted to see a silver 'S' hanging round Susie's neck - she is 'special' too. Delightful illustrations.