“Greyling” by Jane Yolen

Have you ever had to let goof somethingor someone that youloved?

Selchie – a being that appears as a person on land and changes into a seal in water

Common in folklore from England, Ireland, and Scotland

As he dove into the waves, the selchie’s human form changed into a smooth, sleek seal.

Grief –Deep sadness

His grief was so great, he felt he would never smile or laugh again.

Slough – to cast off; to be

gotten rid of

Sara sloughed off her heavy coat

when she entered the warm, cozy

cottage.