Is Blackbird dead?

The squirrel and his best friend Pok love listening to the blackbird sing. But one day, the bird is lying motionless on the path. Is she asleep? Together with Günther, the friends try to figure out what might have happened, until they realize that the blackbird has died.

In this sensitive picture book for children ages 5 and up, the three friends do what you’re supposed to do when someone dies: They continue to provide shelter, build a big pile of leaves with a pinecone on top, and wonder if that’s enough. Step by step, they find their own way to understand and come to terms with the loss of their favorite bird.

With respect, humor, and lightness, Tallec tells a story about saying goodbye, friendship, and how children can process grief in their own unique way.