Always and Forever

A beautiful, moving and reassuring book on the theme of bereavement.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.

“A delicate subject touchingly and sensitively handled. You'll need a hanky . . .”

A delicate subject touchingly and sensitively handled. You'll need a hanky . . . Primary Times (Hampshire)
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. Northern Echo
Moving to the point where younger children may be upset, but explains death gently. 10/10. Daily Mirror
It is an enjoyable tale and I think young children will like it and might gain some insight into grief and how to cope with it. Bereavement Care
One of the best books i've read on death and loss. Sprouts

Alan Durant (Author)Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy, Angus Rides the Goods Train and Always and Forever to top-end teenage thrillers (Blood, Flesh and Bones). Having worked as a copywriter at Walker Books, he is now a full-time author.He's married, with three children and lives in Brighton. He does a lot of school visits throughout the UK and abroad and also runs writing workshops.Debi Gliori (Illustrator)Debi Gliori is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the very popular Mr Bear series. She won the Children's Book Award picture book section, and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1997. Her backlist in Doubleday/Corgi includes Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep and The Very Small. Pure Dead Magic, which introduced the Strega-Borgias, was her first novel. It was followed by Pure Dead Wicked, Pure Dead Brilliant, Deep Trouble, Deep Water and Deep Fear.Debi lives in Scotland, near Edinburgh.

In their hearts and their memories and their laughter. Fox was still there . . . always and forever. 'A moving story of loss which is perfect as a first introduction to the concept of death' My Books Mag 'Gliori's illustrations are magic. Full of light and shimmering with colour, they reproduce all the beauty of Durant's script' Books for Keeps 'Have a clean handkerchief ready for this beautifully judged story about the death of Fox' Guardian

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