When Little Deer finds out that she is going to be a big sister, she is very excited. Sadly, Baby Deer doesn't make it into the world alive. As the deer family cope with their loss, Little Deer learns to love her baby brother from afar.

The Deer is part of The Woodland Family series. This series focuses on tough topics for children. Through language that is appropriate for young children, and with great sensitivity, these underrepresented topics are presented through families of woodland creatures

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