When beavers move in, they chew down a tree.
They nibble the bark.
And they drag the branches into a stream.
Beavers topple trees and build dams, which can cause floods and disrupt neighborhoods. So what do we do when beavers move in? In Puget Sound, we call the Tulalip Tribes. They send biologists to help relocate our furry friends to a place far from people, where the beavers can be free.
Poetic text and gorgeous art makes this an irresistible read year-round. Perfect as a bedtime book or an accessible intro to environmental science.
Also available as an audiobook!
When Beavers Move In is also available as an audiobook narrated by the talented Melinda Sewak. Nature sounds take listeners along on the journey as beavers transform their surroundings. The perfect option for short car rides, transition times, or other brief moments to connect kids to nature through sound.
Click below to listen to a sample!
Awards and Accolades
Praise for When Beavers Move In
Simple, lucid, and winning, with illustrations rich in visual appeal.
A great read-aloud to celebrate Earth month, Indigenous innovation, and the resilience of the natural world.
This lively and thoughtful picture book explores the surprising benefits of one of nature’s most industrious animals…. The text is poetic yet accessible, making it a wonderful read-aloud, while the bright comics-style illustrations keep the tone light and engaging. An author’s note about the Tulalip Tribes and their work with beavers and a facts page about beavers provide strong real-world application, effectively blending science and storytelling.
Natasha Donovan’s art is glorious! And Alison Pearce Stevens proves she’s got that amazing ability to reach kids with clarity and simplicity around a critical topic in a child appropriate way.
Parents and teachers and nature educators, don’t miss this one.
– Martha Meyer, librarian
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