Susan Varley – författare

"The gentle message holds particular validity for children and is conveyed in a tenderhearted manner." —Booklist

“Warm and sensitive.” —Publishers Weekly

All the woodland creatures—Mole, Frog, Fox, and Rabbit—love old Badger, who is their confidante, advisor, and friend. When he dies, they are overwhelmed by their loss. Then they begin to remember and treasure the memories he left them.

Told simply, directly, and honestly, this uplifting story will be of tremendous value to both children and their parents. A gentle classic that can help foster communication, care, and understanding.

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 SUPPLEMENTWinner of the Mother Goose Award 1985.