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The Hole by Brizida Magro is a tender and evocative picture book that delicately navigates the complexities of grief through the eyes of a young boy. This beautifully illustrated book offers a heartfelt exploration of loss, inviting children and adults alike to confront their emotions in a safe and compassionate way.
After the devastating loss of his brother, Matty, the young boy is left grappling with an overwhelming sense of emptiness. This profound void manifests as a hole in various familiar places, such as the bottom bunk and an empty chair at dinner. Through the boy’s journey of anger, sadness, and ultimately acceptance, readers are gently guided to understand that grief is a natural part of life.
This book serves as a gentle guide for initiating conversations about loss, providing a thoughtful metaphor for understanding the grieving process. It emphasizes the importance of emotional expression and the solace found in cherished memories. The Hole is an invaluable resource for families navigating grief, offering both comfort and clarity in a time of need.
ISBN: | 9780241737156 |
Author: | Brizida Magro |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Puffin |
Illustrator: | Magro, Brizida |
Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
Dimensions: | 253 x 203 x 5 mm |
Publication Date: | 27 March, 2025 |
Pagination: | 32 pages |
Weight: | 164g |
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We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’