Old Beaver [Hardcover]

Udo Weigelt (Author), Bernadette Watts (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002 | Age Level: 4 and up

Old Beaver is tired. The logs seem to grow heavier, and it takes him longer to fell a tree. So, when Old Beaver stops building dams, the animals decide to replace him with a new younger, stronger beaver. But the forest animals soon discover that wisdom and experience are every bit as important as youth and strength. Is it too late, or can they find Old Beaver and convince him to help?

Editorial Reviews

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reSchool-Grade 2-Respecting the wisdom and experience of the elderly is brought home in this gentle tale. Old Beaver has reached the point in his life when he'd rather rest in the sun than fell trees and build dams. The other animals grow concerned at this change and agree with Owl, who feels that "A proper forest needs a beaver who builds proper dams!" Upon hearing of plans to bring in a replacement, Old Beaver decides to leave the forest. When the young, strong beaver arrives, it is obvious that though he is eager he does not have the skills necessary to build a good dam. The animals realize they need their old friend's knowledge and training to help maintain the forest and river ecology. To the satisfaction of all, Old Beaver returns to partner with the newcomer. The soft watercolor illustrations mostly in blues, browns, and greens depict a friendly forest inhabited by otters, bears, rabbits, frogs, squirrels, mice, and a variety of birds. A pleasant lesson about recognizing strengths in others.
Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: North-South Books (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073581564X
• ISBN-13: 978-0735815643
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,195,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A nicely illustrated story, October 28, 2002

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This review is from: Old Beaver (Hardcover)

A very nicely done story with a few minor flaws (the young beaver could've tried a couple more times before asking for help I suppose) but despite that it does reenforce the message that there is a place for old experienced folks to help young people starting out- now if only the young people would start to listen!

Beautifully illustrated too!