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Badger's Parting Gifts [Paperback]

Susan Varley
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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July 16, 1992 4 - 8 years770L (What's this?)
Badger's friends are sad when he dies but treasure the memories he left them. "The gentle message holds particular validity for children and is conveyed in a tenderhearted. ..manner."-- Book1ist.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Warm and sensitive illustrations reflect the hopeful mood of this tale about woodland animals learning to accept their friend Badger's death. Ages 4-up.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (July 16, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0688115187
  • ISBN-13: 978-0688115180
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 10 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
A great book to help children deal with death....of a pet or family member. OTDebbie  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
Beautifully written and illustrated. Mary J. Deysach  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
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30 of 30 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
Format: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.
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25 of 25 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
Format: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.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful story December 7, 1999
By A Customer
Format: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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book for children about death
This is the best book about the loss of a loved one for young children that I know. It helped my children immensely when their cousin was killed by a hit run driver, and when... Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Pedersen
5.0 out of 5 stars Badger's Parting Gifts
Awesome book explaining death from old-age to children. It was well written and a great story. I definitely recommend it.
Published 3 months ago by Jennifer L. Weaver
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for our needs
Coping with the death of my Grandmother, I purchased this book for my six year old daughter. She was distraught and this book really helped her realize how free Nana must feel now... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Silvra Gregorio
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for an expected death
Lovely for kids who see someone gradually get very sick or very old, make their goodbyes and die. Peaceful, simple, and respectful, with beautiful illustrations. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Laurie Pollock
5.0 out of 5 stars Remembered for many years
We read this book to our daughters when they were 7 and 9, after the deaths of two grandparents who they were close to. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Carolyn Schimandle
5.0 out of 5 stars My go-to gift, but beware!
My son and I first stumbled across this story in a collection of children's stories when he was 5. I thought it was a beautiful tale of healing; he was disturbed by it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by 'saac 'n' mama
5.0 out of 5 stars Badger book report
Great book for kids learning to deal with the loss of a loved one. The illustrations are very nice and my grandson loves this treasure
Published 13 months ago by syvistuff
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book -- surpassed expectations.
I wanted a book about loss for my two sons, aged 7 1/2 and 9. This was excellent -- because it's about animals, it's a little bit removed from their lives, and so made the subject... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Single Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy buyer
I am so happy I could buy this book still. I read it at a friend's house and knew right away that I wanted to have a copy at my house. Read more
Published 21 months ago by OTDebbie
5.0 out of 5 stars Badger's Parting Gifts
I previewed this book at a friend's and knew I needed it. Badger's Parting Gifts talks about all the good things the Badger has done for his friends and how they will always have a... Read more
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