Little Beaver and the Echo

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But one day, when he starts to cry, he hears someone else crying too, on the other side of the pond. Shortlisted for the Children’s Book Award, this is the much-loved story of Little Beaver, who lives all alone by the edge of a pond.

Little Beaver and the Echo is a lovely picture book by the American children’s author, Amy MacDonald. She has contributed illustrations to a number of field guides and gardening books, as well as being the illustrator of the bestselling picture books, Little Beaver and the Echo, written by Amy Macdonald, and Snow Bears, written by Martin Waddell. When he hears someone else crying from loneliness on the other side of the pond, he sets off in his boat to find him. His investigations lead him to a duck, an otter, and a turtle but they all tell him that they are not responsible for the other voice.The landscape depicted is also similar enough for children to recognise the elements, but mountains with conifer forests next to a lake are hardly common.

To help children understand the book a previous experience of feeling of lonely and ‘friendless’ would really enhance the meaning of the book, but also understanding happy and sad emotions. It's only when Little Beaver turns to a wise old beaver for advice, that he learns that he will never find The Echo that was crying at the other side of the pond, but that in his quest to find The Echo, he did indeed find friendship. Her works include Little Beaver and the Echo, which has been translated into many languages around the world, and Rachel Fister's Blister. Turning 5 is a big deal, and you know what — you get to share your birthday with the Raising Readers program AND the State of Maine!Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab . The illustrated has carefully thought about details; shadowing on the pond, the colours on the mountains and different shades for the grass and trees. Sarah Fox-Davies loves illustrating animals in their natural environments – bats, beavers, bears, cats, wolves and even caribou – and also has a particular interest in natural history. The repetition is great for young children and shows how being friends with people can make them happy. The pictures giving a simple and expressive image to support the text, they are also easily understandable for any age.