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An almost single-colour picture book tracks the path of grief, ending with the uplifting new beginning of a budding friendship based on understanding.
When the little bird dies, his friend the bear is inconsolable. Full of grief, he locks himself in his house and ventures out again only when the smell of young spring grass blows through his window. He always carries a small box, which he opens for no one.
He meets a wildcat who understands his need to carry the box. As the cat plays on her violin, the bear remembers all the beauty he experienced with the little bird. Now he can bury his friend, keeping him alive in his memories and feelings.
The Bear and the Wildcat shows a way through paralyzing grief and simultaneously tells the story of a hopeful new friendship.
| ISBN: | 9781877467707 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2011 |
| Author: | Kazumi Yumoto |
| Illustrator: | Komako Sakai |
| Publisher: | Gecko Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
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An almost single-colour picture book tracks the path of grief, ending with the uplifting new beginning of a budding friendship based on understanding. When the little bird dies, his friend the bear is inconsolable.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Bear and the Wildcat and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
The Bear and the Wildcat features in the following genres: PSHE: Bereavement and Grief, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Bear and the Wildcat was written by Kazumi Yumoto and published by Gecko Press
The Bear and the Wildcat has 48 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.
