Copyright Date:
1984
Edition Date:
1984
Release Date:
07/16/92
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
0-688-11518-7
ISBN 13:
978-0-688-11518-0
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
83017500
Dimensions:
21 x 26 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Publishers Weekly
(Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
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. (July)
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 Cahners Business Information.
Word Count:
900
Reading Level:
4.8
Interest Level:
K-3
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 4.8
/ points: 0.5
/ quiz: 23501
/ grade: Lower Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:3.4 /
points:2.0 /
quiz:Q00864
Lexile:
AD920L
"The gentle message holds particular validity for children and is conveyed in a tenderhearted manner." —Booklist
“Warm and sensitive.” —Publishers Weekly
All the woodland creatures—Mole, Frog, Fox, and Rabbit—love old Badger, who is their confidante, advisor, and friend. When he dies, they are overwhelmed by their loss. Then they begin to remember and treasure the memories he left them.
Told simply, directly, and honestly, this uplifting story will be of tremendous value to both children and their parents. A gentle classic that can help foster communication, care, and understanding.