Badger's Parting Gifts [Paperback]

Susan Varley (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers; Special Edition edition (1992)
• ISBN-10: 0440843723
• ISBN-13: 978-0440843726
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,060,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for anyone who has lost someone they love, June 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Badger's Parting Gifts (Hardcover)

Susan Varley is amazing. I've read everything I can find written for children about death, and this is by far the best. And it's not just for kids. I bought this book to share with my children after my brother's death five years ago. They seemed to connect with it, but I think it spoke even more to me than it did to them. We've since experienced other losses, and this is always the first book that comes off the shelves. I'm now buying copies for an adult friend who lost his father, and elementary school classmates of my sons' whose mother just died from cancer. If you or someone you care about are grieving, try this book. You may find some smiles amidst the tears.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A touching, deft treatment of a painful subject., January 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Badger's Parting Gifts (Hardcover)

From the wonderful artwork to the marvelous characters, this book is a touching look at death, and how life goes on. Badger's friends are saddened by his passing, but they come to realize that everyone lives on through their gifts of kindness and the happy memories that remain. Only one caution: if you've experienced the loss of a "Badger" in your own life, this book can reduce you to tears in about five minutes (said from experience!) Cleansing, ultimately uplifting, but may be harder on adults than kids... Highly recommended.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful story, December 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Badger's Parting Gifts (Paperback)

This beautiful story touches both adults and children. I have used it to help children heal after the death of a pet or loved one. I also have sent it to friends who may be dealing with a death as well. It's simple text and touching message are ageless.