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The old bear knows that he is dying and he needs to say goodbye to his friends in the woods before he sets off on his last journey. Saying goodbye is hard for all of them, and nobody knows where this last journey will lead to, but the bear is sure that they will all meet again one day. Udo Weigelt has succeeded in writing a story which handles the delicate subject of death with great sensitivity. It is warm and emotive without being over sentimental and Cristina Kadmon's illustrations contribute considerably to the fact that readers will be moved rather than made to feel sad.
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By M. Page
Format:Paperback
We took this out from a library a year or two ago quite by chance, and were impressed by its child friendly, balanced, take on death, and so when we found out that there was soon to be a death of a close family member to decided to buy it to help our 4 year old and 2 year old get a handle on what is happening. It's honest and yet not depressing, there's a hint of a life to come, but vague enough to be acceptable to all but the staunchest atheist. It acknowledges the sadness but accepts that death is a part of life. And it will probably make you cry. In short, if you're in the unfortunate situation we find ourselves in, facing the death of a loved one, then this is a good resource in helping your kids come to terms with it.
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Excellent resource for families dealing with a death.
26 Dec 2008
By M. J. Noel
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Format:Hardcover
I used this book with my own 5 and 2 year old when my mom died, and have sent it as a gift and recommended it several times to other families since then; would be useful I'd say to kids even as old as 10. Also would be useful in a family facing a terminal illness. Lovely gentle story, doesn't contradict any particular religious beliefs that I could see, but leads into further discussions. Highly recommended.
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A Delicately Written and Beautifully Illustrated Book
25 April 2013
By Jan Bayley
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This poignant story of a young fox and his old friend, the bear, will help not only children, but also adults, in coping with the death of an elderly relative. Miraculously, the story is put forward in a deft manner that would comfort both people of faith as well as those who are less embracing of traditional religion.
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A Must Have Book for ALL!!!
5 Nov 2004
By puddlehopper
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
When given the news that my father-in-law was going to pass away, I called the library and requested any books they might have to assist me with addressing the very sad but real issue of death with my 2 young children. This book was one of the many in the stack they put aside for me. That night, my husband and I read this story to our children and not only did it help us to explain the situation to our children but it helped us to begin our grieving process as well. Since the passing of my father-in-law, I have ordered a book for each of my children to keep as a keepsake - in memory of their grandfather. This is a wonderful story - an excellent resource to have on hand or gift to give someone that has children that are in the midst of losing someone or have lost someone.
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