Pear of Hope

Told through sensitive words, the gentle story will inspire and comfort children, regardless of their journey. It is a great introduction to building a positive outlook in the face of struggle, or as the buzzword in education would put it, resilience. Pear of Hope will be an invaluable resource for educators, carers, and those in the medical profession. But it will also be of value to parents. The message is universal. Children face transitions and challenges of all sorts throughout their early years, Pear of Hope will provide comfort and inspiration to all.

* NZ Booklovers *
Delicately created to allow discussion to occur about some of the seriously troubling issues of illness, life and hope, Pear of Hope uses the pear tree and the pear, a symbol of so many things in varying cultures, all underscoring immortality, life, good fortune and wisdom and health. * Blue Wolf Reviews *
deals with a diagnosis of childhood cancer so sensitively and evocatively. Yet despite its sad subject matter it’s overwhelmingly a story of hope. * Dim’s Write Stuff *
a thoughtful and gentle exploration of the profound impact of childhood illness. … such a beautiful and hopeful story * Can you Tell Me A Story *
A lovely picture book for emerging readers showing positivity and that when facing difficult circumstances * School Days Magazine *
While some of our students may be in Anna’s particular situation, there are many more who are facing other challenges and who need the reassurance that time will pass, and like the pear tree, they will prevail.  So this is one to share and talk about so each can take what they need from it. * The Bottom Shelf *
The considerate story encourages both children and adults who suffer from illnesses or who face challenges in life, to stay hopeful and resilient… a beautiful book full of hope, wisdom and encouragement. * Mo Moe Picture Book *
Provides a good starting point for developing empathy and understanding of the challenges some children face. Suitable for children 4 upwards, it would make an excellent addition to a school library. * Armadillo Magazine *
full of hope and love for children and others in times of severe illness * Kids’ Book Review *
A beautifully illustrated story showing a young girl’s journey through cancer. Instead of treatments and hospitals, her journey is shown through the loss of energy, dark clouds and fog surrounding her and then her slow recovery back to a hopeful future. * What Book Nex