Susan Varley

Badger is old and dies quietly one night. The following day his good forest friends discover this, and over the winter they - and especially Mole - grieve quietly. Come spring they recall happy days with Badger and remember the gifts of splendid memories he gave to each of them over a long lifetime.

A book on preparing for grief

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Death is not an easy topic for anyone but Badger's Parting Gift would Be a great read for kids in grades k-2. Badgers gift to his friends were the memories they created. Instead of being sad about him no longer being there, they reminisced on the memories. Memories that made them smile.