By John Dougherty (author) , Thomas Docherty (illustrator)
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A beautiful companion title to the critically acclaimed The Hare-Shaped Hole , The Bear-Shaped Hole is a profound, heart-warming story that helps children understand and prepare for loss.
Gerda and Orlo are best bear friends. When Gerda was there, Orlo always had time for a game or a story, a joke or a rhyme. He was never too busy to listen, to talk, to help, to share, or to go for a walk.
But slowly, something starts to change. Orlo reveals he is ill, and as he softly explains to Gerda, he is not going to get better. Gerda is overwhelmed by emotions she cannot quite explain, but Orlo gently helps her prepare, so they can spend their time together making memories that will last a lifetime. When the time comes, Gerda can fill the Bear-Shaped hole in her life with the special moments she shared with Orlo.
This brand new picture book is the latest powerful and moving tale from John Dougherty and Thomas Docherty, the award-winning creators of The Hare-Shaped Hole . This sensitively written and beautifully illustrated story explores the process of preparing for loss as well as the experience of loss itself.
The Bear-Shaped Hole is a gentle, heartfelt tale that helps children navigate and understand the complex emotions associated with loss. Perfect for parents looking for a way to address sensitive topics, it covers a range of themes to support meaningful conversations.
John Dougherty has been writing children’s books for over twenty years. His work ranges from the sublime to the ridiculous, including the surreal Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face series, and the hilariously zany There’s a Pig Up My Nose . His beautiful, poignant picture book The Hare-Shaped Hole has won multiple awards.
John was born in Larne, Northern Ireland. He studied psychology at university and then tried his hand at a number of jobs including YMCA hostel worker, factory machine operator, and unsuccessful singer-songwriter, before becoming a primary school teacher. John is a passionate advocate for both public libraries and the importance of reading for pleasure. He was one of the first Patrons of Reading in the UK.
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A beautiful companion title to the critically acclaimed The Hare-Shaped Hole, The Bear-Shaped Hole is a profound, heart-warming story that helps children understand and prepare for loss.Gerda and Orlo are best bear friends. When Gerda was there, Orlo always had time for a game or a story, a joke or a rhyme.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Bear-Shaped Hole and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
The Bear-Shaped Hole features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Animal Stories, PSHE: Bereavement and Grief, Picture storybooks, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
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The Bear-Shaped Hole was written by John Dougherty and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books
The Bear-Shaped Hole has 40 pages
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