{"product_id":"the-bear-shaped-hole-9780711296619","title":"The Bear-Shaped Hole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover a heartwarming story that will help children understand and prepare for a loss.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGerda 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.\u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis poignant story is \u003cb\u003eperfect for talking to children about the varying types of loss\u003c\/b\u003e, from moving schools and losing a cherished toy, to the death of a beloved pet or family member.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor and poet \u003cb\u003eJohn Dougherty\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing children's books for over twenty years. His work ranges quite literally from the sublime to the ridiculous, including as it does the hilarious and surreal \u003ci\u003eStinkbomb and Ketchup-Face\u003c\/i\u003e series and \u003ci\u003eThere's a Pig Up My Nose, \u003c\/i\u003eand the beautiful and multi-award winning \u003ci\u003eThe Hare-Shaped Hole. \u003c\/i\u003eHis books have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Docherty\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and illustrator of children's books, who is based in Swansea. His first picture book, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Boat\u003c\/i\u003e was shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal, and he has also worked on several books with his wife Helen Docherty, including \u003ci\u003eThe Snatchabook\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Knight Who Wouldn't Fight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eHis books have been sold around the world and have eben translated into more than 25 languages.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Frances Lincoln Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186541363474,"sku":"9780711296619","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cdaa8b90-c06f-4702-a4b5-d3f4a77ae2e5.jpg?v=1744626335","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-bear-shaped-hole-9780711296619","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}