A long-needed children's book about death that uses the death of a bird as the jumping-off point to look at the cycle of life. From life spans to how things die, from what happens after death to how people cope with the loss of a loved one, young readers are guided through difficult territory with grace, sensitivity, and touches of humor. Using a lively design and a multitude of photographs, Jan tackles the subject head on, never shirking from reality, but with a life-affirming perspective that connects death to the world around us as part of the natural, never-ending cycle of life.