Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories
By Audrey Penn; Barbara Leonard Gibson (Illustrator)
(Tanglewood Press, Hardcover, 9781933718293, 32pp.)
Publication Date: August 2009
Other Editions of This Title: Google eBook
Categories: Animals - Mammals, Social Issues - Death & Dying
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Selected by Indie Booksellers for the Winter 2009 Kids' List“Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories is a wonderful resource to help children deal with the death of a loved one. The story models good interactions between Chester and his mother as she helps him take tangible steps to remember and honor his friend.”
-- Susan Richmond, Inklings Bookshop, Yakima, WA
Description
Chester Raccoon's good friend Skiddel Squirrel has had an accident and will not be returning - ever. Chester is upset that he won't get to play with his friend anymore. Mrs. Raccoon suggests that Chester and his friends create some memories of Skiddel, so that they will have good memories when they miss him. Chester, his brother Ronny, and their friends decide to gather at the pond, where they combine their memories and create a touching celebration of their friend's life.
Many young children must face the loss of loved ones or the need to attend a funeral. This sweet story will help children to understand the positive purpose behind memorial services and how "making memories" can provide cheer and comfort when missing an absent loved one.
Many young children must face the loss of loved ones or the need to attend a funeral. This sweet story will help children to understand the positive purpose behind memorial services and how "making memories" can provide cheer and comfort when missing an absent loved one.
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