Beaver and Otter Get Along. . . Sort of
A Story of Grit and Patience between Neighbors
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Available: 09/07/21
8.58 x 11.28 · 40 pages
Ages 4-8 years
9781728232249
CDN $25.99
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Beaver was living a peaceful life in a pond and things were looking good. . . but then Otter showed up! Beaver and Otter couldn't be more different. The beavers find their new neighbors rather annoying. The otters goof around and do whatever they want. Will Beaver and Otter ever learn to get along?
Parents and teachers will find:
- a story of getting along with your neighbors. . . evenwhen it's really hard!
- educational backmatter with further information about these animals and their habitat
- gorgeous art and a beautiful story packed with scientific accuracy
- a great Earth Day book!
Discover a scientifically accurate portrayal of the natural world around us rich with human emotion and depth. Readers will learn about the biological concept of commensalism specifically the commensal relationshipbetween a beaver and an otter.
Sneed B. Collard III is the author of more than eighty-five beloved books for young people including Beaks!, Animal Dads, A Platypus Probably, and Birds of Every Color. In 2006, Sneed was awarded the prestigious Washington Post-Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award for his body of work. In addition to his books, Sneed is a popular speaker and has given presentations and workshops at more than 600 schools and 100 conferences. He makes his home in Missoula, Montana where he oftengets to observe beavers and otters. Learn more about Sneed at his website www.sneedbcollardiii.com and follow the birding adventures of him and his son at www.fathersonbirding.com. Also check out his YouTube channel for his latest videos about birds and books.
