{"product_id":"pear-of-hope-9781925820867","title":"Pear of Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnna loves the old pear tree that lives at the bottom of the garden. When she becomes seriously ill, her relationship with the tree provides comfort and peace on her journey, particularly when she plants a seed from one of the tree's pears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePear of Hope\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of a little girl with cancer and her tale of recovery. This is intertwined with the growth of a pear tree, which symbolises the enigmatic concept of hope. Told through sensitive words and gentle, beautiful illustrations, the story will comfort and inspire any children who are struggling to feel positive, whatever journey they may be on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Wenda Shurety wrote \u003ci\u003ePear of Hope\u003c\/i\u003e because, as someone living with Multiple Sclerosis, hope has been instrumental in her healing process. The story is a gentle introduction to building a more positive outlook in the face of struggle. As well as adults and children suffering from illness, it will also appeal to educators discussing the topics of hope and symbolism, and to medical staff or counsellors who have to discuss hope in difficult situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful story of \u003ci\u003ePear of Hope\u003c\/i\u003e and its brave, adventurous and hopeful main character, Anna, will be a crucial step towards children and their carers embracing hope in their lives. With its vibrant images, it is a reminder of the beauty of the world around us and of the fact that, like Anna, with hope you can face any battle \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ek Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/11\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781925820867\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 11.40w x 0.40d","brand":"Wenda Shurety","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40040119107765,"sku":"9781925820867","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_764b6784-a0b5-457e-9c83-4be30bc2e69d.jpg?v=1621340902","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/pear-of-hope-9781925820867","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}