Badger's Parting Gifts

by Susan Varley (Author) Susan Varley (Illustrator)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

This book is about the death and life of someone very special. Badger was a friend, and almost everyone who knew him had warm and loving memories of when he was living with them.

At first, those who loved Badger felt overwhelmed by their loss. In time though, whenever Badger's name was mentioned, someone would recall something about him that made them all smile. And Badger was part of their lives once more.

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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 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

"The gentle message holds particular validity for children and is conveyed in a tenderhearted manner."—Booklist
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780688115180
Lexile Measure
920
Guided Reading Level
A
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication date
July 16, 1992
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV039030 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Death & Dying
JUV002000 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General
Library of Congress categories
Animals
Death
Badgers
Kentucky Bluegrass Award
Winner 1986 - 1986

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