The Bear-Shaped Hole

John Dougherty

The Bear-Shaped Hole
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Quarto Publishing PLC
Country
United Kingdom
Published
4 March 2025
Pages
40
ISBN
9780711296619

The Bear-Shaped Hole

John Dougherty

Discover a heartwarming story that will help children understand and prepare for a loss.

Gerda and Orlo are bear best 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, or to share, or to go for a walk.

But slowly - at first - something starts to change and Orlo reveals he is sick and not going to get better. Gerda is filled with emotions that she cannot explain but Orlo is there to help her prepare and they spend their time together making memories that will last a lifetime. So, when the time comes, Gerda can fill up the Bear-Shaped hole in her life with the special memories she created with Orlo.

Another powerful and moving picture book from John Dougherty and Thomas Docherty, award-winning creators of the acclaimed The Hare-Shaped Hole, that sensitively explores the preparation before loss as well as the loss itself.

This poignant story is perfect for talking to children about the varying types of loss, from moving schools and losing a cherished toy, to the death of a beloved pet or family member.

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