Remembering Crystal by Sebastian Loth
Crystal is my favorite character. She's exactly the kind of turtle I want to grow up to be. She's patient, loving, a great listener, adventurous, dependable, and a great friend. Zelda, Crystal's young goose friend, loves her very much. Zelda is a pretty cool character too. I like that she is headstrong and seeks her own understanding of the situation.
Sadly, the premise of this book is Zelda coming to terms with Crystal's death. It is gently written and delicately illustrated. The illustrations are my favorite part of this book. They are very neutral yet expressive as necessary. The overall tone works beautifully with the story.
There are no specific lesson ideas that come to mind for Remembering Crystal. However, it's a great book to keep handy for students to read on their own or for the student who experiences a serious loss. It can also serve as an opening read aloud to prompt discussion about friendship and/or loss.
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