This tale will intrigue, haunt, and enchant readers of all ages. In a strangely heart-warming and beautifully illustrated story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. This is a beautiful book to begin a conversation about death and dying. Dying is a much a part of living as being born. There is a beginning and an ending to everything that is alive. You may have been sad when someone in your family, or a favourite pet became sick and died. Have you ever wondered why a butterfly lives for only a few weeks? Or why a tree lives for hundreds of year? By sharing their memories, they realise that although Badger is no longer with them physically, he lives on through his friends.Ĭelebrating the 35th anniversary of this quintessential and multi award-winning picture book about losing a loved one.īeginnings and Endings with Lifetimes in BetweenBryan Melonie, illus Robert Ingpen When he finally passes away, they are grief-stricken, but one by one they remember the special things he taught them during his life. Told simply, directly, and honestly, this is an uplifting story with a message for everyone.īadger is so old that he knows he must soon die, so he does his best to prepare his friends. then, they begin to remember.as Badger had given them each something to treasure. When he dies, they are overwhelmed by their loss. All the woodland creatures - Mole, Frog, Fo and Rabbit - love old Badger, who is their confidant, advisor, and friend.
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