This book has a simple story about animals in a forest gathering to remember their friend the fox that passed away. It is a story about bereavement. It is an excuse for families with younger children to speak about the loss of a loved one. Each animal in the story takes a turn to say what they appreciate about fox. In the end a tree grows to show that the value that fox brought into his friends' life will continue to flourish.

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The topic is handled gently, and the illustrations are pleasant. There is not much more to the book than its purpose to discuss loss with younger children, but it achieves its aim well enough.

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A useful book for those who want to broach the subject with little ones.