When Papa and Mama Bear find Sister Bear's pet goldfish, Goldie, floating belly-up in her fishbowl, they worry about how Sister will feel over the loss of her close friend.

When they find a dead bird, a group of children bury it in the woods, sing a song to it, and put flowers on the grave.

A boy grieves for his dead pet Mousie, helps to bury him, and begins to come to terms with his loss.

Elba carries a block of grief and sadness wherever she goes--until Norris comes along and helps her to let go of the block and enjoy life again.