Badger is so old that he knows he will soon die. He tries to prepare his friends for this event, but he does die, they are still grief-stricken. Gradually they come to terms with their grief by remembering all the practical things Badger taught them, and so Badger lives on in his friends’ memories of him.
'An enchanting tale' - EYE
Varley’s text is sensitive, comforting, gentle. This is one sensible and honest approach to death for the young. - T. L. S.
I bow down to this one. It left me with a lump in the throat, and I would have no qualms at all about recommending it to any child. Tender, poignant, touching. Good book. - Irish News
To my mind, the best book for children on this theme remains Badger's Parting Gifts - The Times Educational Supplement |
