Talking about death with your child

17 16 A few hours later… Duck and Mom had managed to find a little box that was just the right size for Fish to fit into. Mom dug a little hole in the garden, near the flowers, and they buried Fish. Duck said some nice things about Fish, and cried a little as he knew he’d miss seeing him every day. Mom and Prickles both gave Duck a big hug and they went back indoors again. Although Mom and Prickles couldn’t bring Fish back, they could make sure that Duck knew they loved him very much, and they were there for him to talk to about Fish whenever he wanted. That way they could always keep Fish in their hearts so he’d never be forgotten…