The Memory Tree

Themes: Feelings, Health and life skills 

Connections to the Curriculum in English: This book about death and bereavement will help students to talk about and celebrate the memories that live on when a loved one dies. 

Book coverAuthor and publisher: Britta Teckentrup, Orchard books 

Summary: This book is about Fox who after having lived a long and happy life, knows that his time has come to say goodbye. He goes to his favourite clearing in the forest and lies down and falls asleep forever. Soon, his friends gather by his side. One by one, they tell stories about their happy moments with Fox. When they are sharing their memories, a tree begins to grow, and the more memories they share, the bigger the tree grows. Fox will live on in their hearts forever.  

Suitable for students in years: 5-10 

Tags: Feelings, Health and life skills
Published Mar. 18, 2022 8:10 AM - Last modified Feb. 17, 2025 1:31 PM