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Good-bye, Bear book cover
Good-bye, Bear
2021
First Published
4.31
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages

“I miss Bear…” sniffed Mole, “but I know he wouldn’t want us to be sad.” “How can we feel happy?” puzzled Beaver. “Everything is different now.” Bear died on a Friday, as sun speckled the grass and caterpillars nibbled the leaves. Beaver and Mole are devastated by the loss of their friend. They share their sadness and anger, but find joy in their memories and stories of Bear. Together they decide to finish Bear's treehouse only to discover that he had a surprise waiting for them all along. One that they will carry in their hearts for ever. It can be difficult to know what to do when someone dies. Grief is all-consuming, complex and powerful. This uplifting, gentle and reassuring story about the death of a loved one encourages those who have lost, both young and old, to celebrate and remember their loved one, while also finding solitude in friendship and community during times of hardship. The ideal companion for readers of Badger's Parting Gift, The Memory Tree and Michael Rosen's Sad Book.

Avg Rating
4.31
Number of Ratings
127
5 STARS
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4 STARS
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3 STARS
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2 STARS
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Author

Jane Chapman
Jane Chapman
Author · 18 books

Award winning illustrator Jane Chapman graduated from university with a First Class Honors degree in illustration. Working as both Jane Chapman and under her pseudonym Jack Tickle, she has had more than 75 titles published in more than 20 countries. Jane is perhaps best known for her illustrations in Karma Wilson's 'Bear' books, an internationally bestselling series which has garnered a string of awards including the Oppenheim Platinum Book Award for 'Bear Snores On'. Jane's favorite thing to paint? SNOW! Jane is married to children's author / illustrator Tim Warnes. They live in the South West of England with their 2 boys.

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