The Heart and the Bottle

Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming and uplifting tale.Once there was a girl who was full of wonderment at how the world worked. She shared all her dreams and excitement with her father who always had the answer to every question. That is until one day when his chair was empty not to be filled again - how would the girl ever find meaning from her life again?This juvenile fiction short-listed for several awards is a touching portrayal of a young girl's journey through grief and depression. It's a story of resilience self-esteem and the enduring power of love making it a top pick for children and adults alike.For fans of Rachel Bright (The Whale Who Wanted More) Jim Field (The Christmas Pig) Tom Percival (Finn's Little Fibs) Kes Gray (Daisy and the Trouble With Unicorns) and Axel Scheffler (Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes).