Beatrix the beaver longs to be good at something. Her brother Bevan is an expert at repairing the lodge with mud and twigs. Her sister Beverly is a superb swimmer and underwater gymnast. What makes Beatrix stand out? One day, she runs away by swimming up the creek and finds some fresh garden plants to eat, and tasty trees to gnaw. When her siblings set off to find her, all Three Little Beavers wind up trapped! It takes some simple engineering on the part of the humans who set the traps, and Beatrix’s discovery of her special talents, for the people and beavers to finally find a way to live in harmony.
Written by Jean Heilprin Diehl Illustrated by Cathy Morrison
32 pg, 10 x 8.5, ages 4-8, Lexile: AD 630L
Hardcover ISBN: 9781607185246, $17.95 Paperback ISBN: 9781607185338, $9.95
Another 'star' that shines in the Sylvan Dell catalog. A great story that will help kids tremendously while having a fun time! Feathered Quill Book Reviews
"Author Jean Heilprin Diehl’s cute story, accompanied by Cathy Morrison’s lovable illustrations, will not only acquaint children with the habits of beavers but also encourage them to discover their own special talents. After reading Three Little Beavers, youngsters will be “as eager as a beaver” to know more about nature’s dam-builders." Home School Book Review
Author/Illustrator Info:
In addition to authoringThree Little Beaversand Loon Chasefor Sylvan Dell, Jean Heilprin Diehl writes novels for kids and adults. Three Little Beavers was inspired by her interest in stories about urban wildlife conflicts with happy endings. Her fiction received a James Michener Award, and she has taught writing at all levels, from elementary school through college. She lives near Washington, DC. Visit her website here. For school visit information click here.
Cathy Morrison may have started her art career in animation but she soon fell in love illustrating children’s books and has been doing so for 20 years. Cathy has illustrated Nature Recycles: How About You?, Three Little Beavers, and Animalogy: Animal Analogies for Sylvan Dell as well as Ignacio’s Chair, and the Young Patriots Series including Alexander Hamilton, Young Statesman;Frederick Douglass, Young Defender of Human Rights; and Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder. Cathy works from her home in a studio loft overlooking a beautiful view of the Mummy Range, on the northern side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Check out Cathy’s website at www.cathymorrison.com or read her blog at www.cathymorrison.blogspot.com.
