By Catherine Ward (author) , Phoebe Roze (illustrator) Part of the Picture Kelpies series
"Beck's heart feels heavy as she moves home, leaving her old house and friends behind, but finds comfort in the beavers, newly introduced to the stream by Grandma's farm."
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Moving home is a challenging transitional period in the life of any child, learning to leave behind somewhere you have lived and loved and everything associated with it. Beck and her mum are moving from their home, leaving her friends behind, to live with Grandma on her farm. It's so different from what she's known; she can't see any other houses nearby, and instead she learns about her new neighbours - a pair of beavers who have also made a new home in the nearby stream.
Through learning about the beaver's efforts to resettle, Beck learns valuable lessons, not only about how to make herself at home in her new surroundings, but also how to thrive in her new environment. There's plenty for children to connect and empathise with in Beck's story, as well as learning a wealth of information about the burgeoning beaver community in Britain, brought back from extinction for over 400 years after beavers from Norway were released first in Scotland, then in other parts of Britain.
Catherine Ward's geographical knowledge and passion for conservation shine through in the pages of this book, as does Phoebe Rose's love of the landscapes and nature of Scotland. As well as information woven into the text, there's a whole section in the end matter with a range of information about beavers, making this a valuable opportunity for children to engage in fiction and non-fiction in one book. There's much to engage young readers and delight them in the wonders of the natural world.
Beck is sad about moving to Grandma's farm and leaving their old house and friends behind. But Beck isn't the only one with a new place to live -- a pair of beavers have come to live in the stream nearby.
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As Beck settles in, they watch the beavers busily gathering sticks to build a dam, which creates a pool and wetland habitat where lots of other wildlife can live. When the beavers have kits, Beck realises how happy everyone is in their new homes.
By the Beaver Pool is a tale of new beginnings, rewilding, connecting with nature and feeling at home. Catherine Ward's gentle story cleverly weaves in beaver facts to teach young readers about these incredible ecosystem engineers, which are being reintroduced in the UK due to their ability to transform their local environment and increase biodiversity.
Phoebe Roze's characterful, warm illustrations show the parallel stories of Beck and the beavers, set in stunning Scottish scenery.
Catherine Ward is a children's author and geographer, with experience working in primary schools and a passion for wildlife conservation. She is also the author of The Emerald Forest. Catherine lives with her family in Leicestershire.
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By the Beaver Pool is narrative non-fiction at its finest - a majestic picture book, which I absolutely loved reading and poring over. The tale of Beck - and the beavers - relocating to her Grandma’s farm in Scotland (and the contrasting emotions that accompany the fresh start) is captivating and heartwarming. Catherine Ward’s text is clever, sensitive, wonderful writing, which expertly weaves intriguing information about beavers into the characters’ dialogue, which, somehow, never feels forced, only natural - testament to the author’s storytelling skill.
Paired perfectly with the text, Phoebe Roze’s illustrations are sublime, and her atmospheric artwork is befitting of the grandeur and beauty of Scotland’s scenery.
This is a book worthy of a place on any child’s bookshelf.... Read Full Review
Beck is sad about moving to Grandma's farm and leaving their old house and friends behind. But Beck isn't the only one with a new place to live -- a pair of beavers have come to live in the stream nearby.As Beck settles in, they watch the beavers busily gathering sticks to build a dam, which creates a pool and wetland habitat where lots of other wildlife can live.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed By the Beaver Pool and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
By the Beaver Pool features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Animal Stories, The Natural World, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Freshwater and marine mammals, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mammals, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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By the Beaver Pool was written by Catherine Ward and published by Kelpies an imprint of Floris Books
By the Beaver Pool has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Picture Kelpies series
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