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Polar Bear in the Garden

by Richard Jones Publisher: BOUND TO STAY BOUND

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A small bear, a growing goodbye

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A small bear, a growing goodbye

A child discovers a tiny polar bear in the garden, and over the course of a week the bear grows until it is time to help it return home. Their journey by boat gives the story a clear shape, while the changing size of the bear accompanies the child’s gradual approach to parting. The book frames goodbye through an imaginative adventure and addresses bereavement in terms accessible to young children. Its weekday structure offers a simple way to follow the story as the relationship and the bear change.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring the idea of saying goodbye to someone they love
  • Families seeking a picture-book starting point for conversations about grief and bereavement

Themes

Grief and bereavementSaying goodbyeLove and letting goImaginative journeys

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Book overview

A gentle story of learning to say goodbye to a loved one

One day, a child finds a polar bear in their garden. But this is no ordinary polar bear; it can fit in the palm of the child's hand! As the days of the week go by from Monday to Sunday, the polar bear grows bigger and bigger. Soon, the child knows they must see the polar bear home safely. So off they sail, together, journeying across the sea in search of the polar bear's home. And just as the bear outgrows the boat--land ho!

With exquisite skill and compassion, Richard Jones has crafted a profoundly moving story with tender illustrations and themes that will resonate with anyone who has loved and had to let go.
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