All
three sizes of our Penny Bears are created from the same soft, cropped
fur.
Each bear wears a hand knit sweater made by our volunteers.
Penny Bears are recommended for ages 5 to105!
Big Penny
Bear (center) - Our largest bear measures 16 inches tall and has suede-like
feet,
a jointed body and a wistful expression…everything a hug could hold!
Medium Penny Bear
(left) - Standing 12 inches tall, this little bear has a
sweet expression and jointed arms and legs.
Little Penny Bear (right) - This 8"
bear is the smallest
member of our furry family. A hug all
by itself,
this little friend is small enough
to be taken anywhere.
To order bears and books, please click here.
A Book to Help Grieving Children
Penny Bear's Gift of Love
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We have self-published Penny Bear's Gift of Love as a resource to help children understand the many emotions experienced during the grieving process. Penny Wigglesworth began writing this heartwarming story several years ago as a way to help a young girl named Alison whose father died. As a Hospice volunteer, Penny saw how difficult it was for Alison to work through all those "firsts" following her father's death. That early manuscript found its way into supportive hands, and we are delighted to know that Penny Bear's Gift of Love is now bringing comfort and hope wherever it is needed. The young child in the story, Johnathan Clarke, is very sad because his mother has just died. A magical little bear comes into his life to help him work through the first year without his mom. The story of their special friendship is told in month-by-month chapters by the little bear, known as "Penny Bear". While written for children, the book offers readers of all ages the reassurance of knowing that the love and memories we have shared with special people in our lives remain with us forever. |
Among the personal responses
we have received about the book
were the following two messages:
| "…Linda
- and then I - sat down at different times this afternoon and read
your beautiful book. What an absolute treasure. The story brought
back so many personal feelings of loss and separation. Our parents
have both died and although some time has passed, the healing process
is never ending. Your book marks yet another step in our own private
understanding and acceptance of each of their deaths. I cried from page three to the last page. Linda said she cried a lot, too - but most of the tears had 'sparkles'. You have written a sincere, moving, and totally touching book that is suitable for people of all ages…". Sincerely, "…Just a note to thank
you for the copies of your new book. I read it the day you gave
them to me! The story and format is just perfect for a child in
elementary school who is placed in that very difficult situation
of losing a parent. You really touched on all of the emotional issues
the child faces - and you showed how this change could be used to
create a 'new' life. Just perfect! Thank you again,
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To order bears and books, please click here.
The
Penny Bear Company
6 Elmwood Road
Marblehead, Massachusetts
(781-639-2828)
email:
bear@pennybear.org
Webmaster:Clifford
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Clifford email: annie@cliffordenterprises.com