The Bear-Shaped Hole
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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 slowlyโat firstโsomething 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.ย
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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Author and poet John Dougherty has been writing childrenโs books for over twenty years. His work ranges quite literally from the sublime to the ridiculous, including as it does the hilarious and surrealย Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Faceย series andย Thereโs a Pig Up My Nose,ย and the beautiful and multi-award winningย The Hare-Shaped Hole.ย His books have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide.ย
A former teacher, John was one of the first Patrons of Reading in the UK and is a passionate advocate for both public libraries and the importance of reading for pleasure. Born in Northern Ireland, he now lives in Gloucestershire with his wife Jennie.
Thomas Docherty is an author and illustrator of children's books, who is based in Swansea. His first picture book,ย The Little Boatย was shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal,ย and he has also worked on several books with his wife Helen Docherty, including The Snatchabook andย The Knight Who Wouldnโt Fight.ย His books have been sold around the world and have eben translated into more than 25 languages.
