Submitted by Ms. Sue!
Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories by Audrey Penn, illustrated by Barbara L. Gibson. Making memories of the ones we won’t see anymore is one way to make you feel better about losing a loved one. Chester Raccoon’s mom explains to Chester and his friends how they can “make a memory” of their friend Skiddil Squirrel after he has had an accident and won’t ever be returning. Chester and his friends, the other forest animals, gather at Skiddil Squirrel’s favorite place, Butterfly Pond, where they remember things that happened to him there. Chester watches a butterfly resting on an acorn and, after waiting patiently for the butterfly to fly away, he picks up the acorn. With all the funny memories they recalled of their friend, Chester decides to take the acorn home to make a perfect memory. This story will help young children understand the meaning behind attending a funeral or a memorial service and how “making memories” can help them find comfort. See this book listed in our catalog
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