Description
Book SynopsisThe Hare-Shaped Hole is a poignant and touching picture book exploring death and grief, as Bertle the turtle learns to cope with the loss of his best friend Hertle the hare.
Trade Review"A beautiful, gentle, rhyming exploration of grief and mourning"
* Joseph Coelho, Waterstones Children's Laureate *
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Explaining grief to children is one of the hardest things of all but Hare-Shaped Hole does it beautifully. Bertle Turtle experiences every emotion as he tries to come to terms with the loss of his best friend, Hertle Hare, but eventually realises that she'll always live on in his heart and his mind. It's a book full of love, empathy and wisdom. Hare-Shaped Hole is a fantastic collaboration between author John Dougherty and illustrator Thomas Docherty and needs to find a place in primary schools across the country." * Jon Biddle *
“When Hertle the hare goes away, Bertle can only see a Hertle-shaped hole and he misses his friend. A sweet and poignant story about loss.” * The Bookseller *
"This is a deceptively deep story about love and loss, enlivened by charming art." * Storytime Magazine *
"The Hare-Shaped Hole tackles ideas around grief and bereavement with sensitivity and warmth, and could help you and your children start tricky conversations." * BookTrust *
"This book is a delight and perfect for working with children on bereavement, grief and loss […] deserves to be in every classroom in the UK" * ELSA Support *
"Truly a wonderful read" * Grief Encounter *
"A beautiful book" * Winston's Wish *
“Beautiful guidance on how to keep the memories of those we love and miss alive within us.” * The Grief Gang Podcast *
“The perfect starter book for introducing children to conversations about death and dying.” * Cumberland News *
