Little Beaver and the Echo [Hardcover]

Amy MacDonald (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Little Beaver s search for a friend he thinks he hears across a pond is perfect for every child who's ever felt lonely. "Children old enough to long for friends of their own will nestle right into this appealing story....Ideal for reading aloud at the beginning of the school year of during camp sessions, when there's a little bit of Little Beaver in every kid

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

"I'm lonely," Little Beaver cries, "I need a friend." When a voice answers from across the pond, "I'm lonely. I need a friend," Little Beaver sets off to find this kindred spirit. Along the way, he's joined by a duck, an otter and a turtle, who each claim, "I do need a friend, but it wasn't me who was crying." At the end of their journey the creatures meet a wise old beaver, who explains the mystery voice to them: "No matter where you are, the Echo is always across the pond from you. . . . When you are sad, the Echo is sad. When you are happy, the Echo is happy too." Little Beaver calls out in glee over his newfound friends, and his joy echoes across the water. This sweet, gentle tale is beautifully complemented by Fox-Davies's softly glowing landscapes and winsome furry characters--reminiscent of Garth Williams's. Little Beaver and the Echo is perfect for little ones at quiet-time or bedtime. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-- A cumulative, didactic tale. Hearing his own cry, "I need a friend," called back from across the pond, Little Beaver sets out to find the creature who shares his problem. As he journeys to find out who was crying, he is joined by an otter, a duck, and a turtle, all of whom also want companionship. Ultimately, they meet a wise old beaver who explains about Echo, and they make Echo sound happy when they discover that they are friends. Little Beaver is a fat, furry little fellow who is apparently intended to look natural, although he has the demeanor of a greeting card creature. This anthropomorphic approach is neither realistic nor convincing in presenting a human dilemma enacted by animals. The lovely soft watercolor scenes bespeak the British artist's experience as a natural-history illustrator. The issue concerning Echo is somewhat confusing, however, and the flat, precious conclusion about friendship is clearly stated but predictable. --Margaret Bush, Simmons College, Boston
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (October 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399222030
• ISBN-13: 978-0399222030
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,606,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book, lovely story, January 29, 2002

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"lacurto" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Beaver and the Echo (Hardcover)

We've owned this book since my oldest daughter (who is now 12) was a toddler. It continues to be a family favorite, especially for reading aloud. It's one of the few stories that my 2 year old will listen to all the way through, he especially loves the echo element. This is a lovely story with lovely illustrations and I highly recommend it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic book on friendship -- with cute pictures!, July 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Little Beaver and the Echo (Hardcover)

This heart-touching picture book about a beaver's search for a friend isn't just for kids (although my nieces and nephews love it, too!). The story-line is clear and the full-color illustrations are EXCELLENT. Readers will have fun catching little details in the pictures.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review for Little Beaver and the Echo, March 1, 2001

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Chris Boven (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Beaver and the Echo (Paperback)

I really enjoyed the story "Little Beaver and the Echo." The story had a very cool and creative story line that made it interesting and fun. The pictures were also really neat. They were very detailed and colorful. The story is about a young beaver who is search for someone accross the lake ,that ends up being his echo. On the way he pickes up a variety of friends. For example, he finds a duck, an otter, and a turtle. This book , in my opinion, was excellent. I highly suggest this to you.