Gray Fox

Reach for this book when your child encounters their first experience with roadkill or asks difficult questions about why animals die. It is an essential resource for parents navigating the delicate transition from the beauty of nature to the harsh reality of its ending. Through the story of a fox's life and his final encounter with a vehicle, the book models how to process grief through observation and ritual. The story balances the fox's vibrant life with a quiet, respectful scene of its passing. A young farm boy discovers the fox and offers a gentle prayer, helping children see that while life ends, the spirit of the creature remains part of the natural world. It is a poetic, realistic, and deeply comforting choice for children aged 4 to 8 who are developing empathy for the living things around them.