Beaver and Otter Get Along...Sort of: A Story of Grit and Patience Between Neighbors [Paperback]

<p><strong>Beaver was living a peaceful life in a pond and things were looking good...but then Otter showed up! Beaver and Otter couldn't be more different. The beavers find their new neighbors rather annoying. The otters goof around and do whatever they want. Will Beaver and Otter ever learn to get along?</strong></p><dl><strong>Parents and teachers will find:</strong><dd><li>a story of getting along with your neighbors...even when it's really hard!</li><li>educational backmatter with further information about these animals and their habitat</li><li>gorgeous art and a beautiful story packed with scientific accuracy</li><li>a great Earth Day book!</li></dd></dl><p>Discover a scientifically accurate portrayal of the natural world around us rich with human emotion and depth. Readers will learn about the biological concept of commensalism specifically the commensal relationship between a beaver and an otter.</p><p>"A wonderful read aloud to share in the classroom as an introduction to the river ecosystem or for kid nature enthusiasts at home." - <strong><em>Youth Services Book Review</em></strong></p><p>"<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Sodano's natural and detailed illustrations of the beavers in the wild interacting with their ecosystem and the diverse wildlife brings the story and their relationships to each other to life.</span>" - <strong><em>Manhattan Book Review</em></strong></p><p>"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." - <strong><em>Booklist</em></strong></p><p>"Sodano's mixed media art, dominated by bla