Talking to children about death and loss is never easy. Many adults struggle to find the right words, the right tone, and the right moment. When We Don’t Have All the Answers: Eagle’s Wisdom by Denny Tranel attempts to gently open that conversation through a symbolic journey rooted in nature. This picture book follows three boys and their uncle as they hike up a high cliff to see an eagle’s nest. What begins as a simple outdoor adventure gradually unfolds into something much deeper. As they observe the eagle and its behaviour, the journey becomes a space for reflection, particularly about losing someone they love and the difficult emotions that come with it. One of the strongest aspects of this book is its message. The story addresses loss and grief in a soft, non-threatening way. Instead of presenting the topic directly and bluntly, the author uses the eagle as an example. This approach can feel comforting. The message suggests that even when we do not have all the answers ...
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