Bear's surprise party Book

A very sweet and informative book about dying and grief to help children of all ages have a discussion about it. A bear is dying, and does finally die. His friends gather around, especially his close friend, a little fox, and they talk with him through their confusion and pain and love.

I really liked it a lot. Not sappy. People die, and you have to figure it out to the extent you are able. Which is never very easy, or without pain.

I read it because Carmen gave it five stars. She tells more about the book than I am doing, including more of the actual story.