Bear-Shaped

by Dawn Coulter-Cruttenden

Jack and Bear are the best of friends. Jack loves Bear because he makes him feel brave. But one day Bear disappears and Jack suddenly feels all alone with a big Bear-shaped hole in his heart. Word soon gets around that Bear is missing and Jack starts to receive kind messages from strangers all over the world. Then the toy bears start to arrive. Though the bears start to heal Jack's sadness, none of them are Jack's bear. Perhaps there is something Jack can do with them to help the other people with bear-shaped holes. . .
A beautiful story of love, loss, and moving forward, inspired by the true story of Jack and his beloved Bear.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just beautiful.

[Leen Gilis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dit is zo een schattig en ontroerend kinderboek, gebaseerd op een waar gebeurd verhaal. Ookal is het verhaal een beetje triestig, het heeft een krachtig en aangrijpend einde. Aan de binnenzijde staan ook prachtige illustraties om te bewonderen. Dit is het ideale voorleesboek voor kinderen vanaf 3 jaar en zeker en vast een aanrader!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully sad book about losing someone you love, and having to move on. Based on the true story of a neurodiverse child losing his favourite bear. This is a wonderful book that could be useful to help children understand neurodiversity and grief. Wonderfully heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time.

[Emily Curnow · Rating 5 out of 5]

not many books make me cry. This one did

[Tegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book to my little girl and we both loved it. I had to take a minute half way through because it genuinely made me a little bit emotional. The tale of a little boy who is neuro diverse and loses his beloved bear that is his safety blanket, such a lovely feel good book.

[Rachel Buckley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply beautiful

[Abi Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful but incredibly sad book about a boy that loses his best friend - his teddy bear.

[Fern · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightfully wholesome, this uplifting picture book inspired by a true story of Jack and his beloved bear beautifully emphasises the importance of love, loss, and growing up whilst treasuring our most precious memories. Classically illustrated, this heartwarming tale is perfect for anyone who has ever loved a toy.