When Fox dies, Mole, Hare, and Otter are devastated. They feel they will never get over their great sadness. How can life go on without him? Then one day Squirrel comes to visit. She reminds Fox's family of all the funny things he used to do. And as the friends share dinner and tell stories, they realize at last that in their hearts and memories, Fox is still with them, and he will be--always and forever. With thoughtful, delicate illustrations by acclaimed artist Debi Gliori, this gentle story is just right for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
A Beautiful Story for Everyone....:
I really love this book and as another user has stated I think every family should have even they aren't going through a loss. This is one of the only stories for kids I've read dealing with those left behind by death. The death occurs very early in the story and the rest is about his friends over coming their sadness and learning to live without him while still remembering him. This would be a good story for kids experiencing the death of a loved one despite your religion or situation. This book does not... more info
Gentle story of how we get past our grief, no religious overtones:
Lovely story personifies animals, beautiful illustrations. I've had this in my closet for several years. A parent of my 6 yr old's classmate passed away suddenly, and a counselor was scheduled to speak with the class so that they might know how to speak with their classmate, and have some understanding of the loss. I sent this book in for the teacher to share with the class while the student was away. She too felt that this was helpful. The book contains touching moments that children can relate to, yet... more info
Great for all ages:
I bought this book at the school book fair, since I liked the pictures and thought the topic would be handy, should anything unfortunate happen in our family. Later on, we had to put our 16-year-old family dog to sleep. We have two children in the house, who were 11 and 10 years old at the time. I showed them the book, and we all ended up reading it together on the couch. These are kids who were in middle school at the time, and they found a lot of comfort in this book. I couldn't read it without crying by... more info
Beautiful Story for Grieving Families:
I purchased this book for my children's library because I thought that it would be a good way to explore the loss of a loved one. The illustrations are so vibrant and expressive that even without words they depict the story. I also gave a copy to a family of grown children who found it helpful and compelling. I wish that I had had this book when I lost my Dad as a little girl.
