A family of forest animals learn to cope with the death of a loved one.

A book aimed at young children but could appeal to any age. When Fox dies the rest of his family are absolutely distraught. How will Mole, Otter and Hare go on without their beloved friend? But, months later, Squirrel reminds them all of how funny Fox used to be, and they realise that Fox is still there in their hearts and memories. Many small children will be faced with the death of someone they love and this charming picture story might help them to come to terms with it

This is a touching story about coping with the death of a loved one. Otter, Mole, Fox, and Hare were all family who lived together in a house in a woods. Fox, the family member who worked the hardest out of all, left to go into the woods one day and never returned. Otter, Mole, and Hare found fox deceased in the woods. After they said goodbye to Fox, Otter, Mole, and Hare were all depressed for a long while, until their friend Squirrel had arrived, and they all reminisced on their memories with Fox. Eventually, they came to the realization that they can move forward with Fox in their hearts. I really liked how this book used animals instead of humans in this story, in order to make it more age appropriate for young children. It also provides some insight for young students about how animals and humans both pass on at some point on their lives for many reasons. This book can be relatable to students who have lost a friend or family member. ( )

I liked this read a lot. I think this book will be a good read for children who may have lost a family member or friend. The book takes you through the death of fox. Mole, Hare, and Otter find their friend fox dead and cold in the story. They struggle with depression after foxes death. However, in the story the characters eventually realizes that fox can live through them by doing the things fox enjoyed.

This book is written in third person point of view.

I like how this book progressed in the story from page to page. This book was a really good read.

The characters perspective changes as the book develops. The characters become more understanding of their situations. ( )

Durant's book about dealing with death is very touching. In the story, Fox died and his friends and family are devastated at this loss. They do not know how to live life without him. When at a low point, the squirrel goes to visit Fox's family and they talk about the funny things that he used to do which lifts their spirits. Children can connect to this book with the same experiences. Dealing with a death in the family can be very hard but this book is a great reminder that when you are down, think of all the things that that person has done that is great. When one remembers the good memories with their loved one, they should feel comfort that their spirit lives with them and are surrounded by them in great light. ( )