Badger's Parting Gifts


Book Description

Badger's friends are sad when he dies but treasure the memories he left them. "The gentle message holds particular validity for children and is conveyed in a tenderhearted. ..manner."-- Book1ist.




Grandad Bill's Song


Book Description

A boy asks others how they felt when his grandfather died and then shares his own feelings.




Badger's Bring Something Party


Book Description

Mole feels terrible when he realizes he is the only one who hasn't brought something to Badger's party.




Badger's Bad Mood


Book Description

When Badger is in such a bad mood that he will not see any of his friends, Mole devises a plan to remind him that he is loved regardless of his mood.




Someone Special Died


Book Description

A young girl describes the anger and sadness she feels after someone she loved dies, and makes a scrapbook to remember the things they did together.




The Dead Bird


Book Description

This heartwarming classic picture book by beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown is beautifully reillustrated for a contemporary audience by the critically acclaimed, award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson. One day, the children find a bird lying on its side with its eyes closed and no heartbeat. They are very sorry, so they decide to say good-bye. In the park, they dig a hole for the bird and cover it with warm sweet-ferns and flowers. Finally, they sing sweet songs to send the little bird on its way.




Rabbityness


Book Description

Debut picture book about a rabbit artist who vanishes, but lives on in his work.




The Tenth Good Thing About Barney


Book Description

My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them... But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father, he discovers the tenth -- and begins to understand.




Badger's Parting Gifts


Book Description

Badger's friends are sad when he dies, but they treasure the legacies he left them




Badger's Parting Gifts


Book Description

Badger is so old that he knows he must soon die, so he does his best to prepare his friends. When he finally passes away, they are grief-stricken, but one by one they remember the special things he taught them during his life. By sharing their memories, they realise that although Badger is no longer with them physically, he lives on through his friends. Celebrating the 35th anniversary of this quintessential and multi award-winning picture book about losing a loved one. Features a helpful reading guide from Child Bereavement UK that provides tips for reading Badger’s Parting Gifts with children and helping them better understand grief. Endorsed by Child Bereavement UK. 'Badger’s Parting Gifts provides young children with a means to understand grief’ CHILD BEREAVEMENT UK 'The best book for children on this theme.' THE TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT Winner of the Mother Goose Award 1985.