Badger's Parting Gifts

Badger's Parting Gifts is a tender and profound picture book that addresses the difficult topic of death and grief with grace and sensitivity. Old Badger, knowing his life is ending, takes time to prepare his beloved animal friends. After his peaceful passing, his friends are heartbroken, but through sharing their cherished memories of Badger's wisdom and kindness, they realize he lives on in their hearts and actions. This multi award-winning book, endorsed by Child Bereavement UK, offers a gentle framework for discussing loss, emphasizing remembrance and the enduring impact of love and friendship. It includes a helpful reading guide for parents and educators.

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.