"A wonderful read aloud to share in the classroom as an introduction to the river ecosystem or for kid nature enthusiasts at home." - Youth Services Book Review
"Collard offers a light narrative to help young children connect with the scientific facts and ideas presented here, while Sodano contributes lively, attractive illustrations of animals within their habitat....An appealing, informative picture book." - Booklist
"Sodano's mixed media art, dominated by brilliant watercolors, creates a stunning world of wonder." - School Library Journal
"A visually appealing and scientifically informative introduction to beavers, otters, and their interaction. " - Kirkus Reviews
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SNEED B. COLLARD III is the author of more than eighty-five books including Beaks!, Animal Dads, A Platypus Probably, and Birds of Every Color. In 2006, Sneed was awarded the prestigious Washington Post-Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award. In addition to his books, Sneed is a popular speaker and has given presentations and workshops at more than 600 schools and 100 conferences. He makes his home in Missoula, Montana where he often gets to observe beavers and otters. Visit him at sneedbcollardiii.com and follow the birding adventures of him and his son at fathersonbirding.com.
MEG SODANO is a natural science illustrator; equal parts artist, naturalist, and storyteller. She combines her biology background, technical drawing skills, and strong sense of design to translate scientific concepts into visual stories that are engaging and educational.