"Nature has such clever tricks ...
Beavers build a home from sticks!
Shaping them into a mound,
They make a shelter, safe and sound."
Toddlers will enjoy this new addition to a stellar discovery series from Ms. Teckentrup. She captures immediate attention with the cover which shows the opening to a cave. Inside, a mama bear and her cub are touching noses in a warm and loving display.
The title page invites readers into the forest that is the bears' home. It's early morning when the bear cub shows an interest in exploring what is outside the cave opening. Looking out, it sees an owl in a nearby tree, and many squirrels scampering from tree to tree. There is a lot for the little one to discover, and many homes to see.
There is also a beaver lodge, a bird's nest, an icy river for the salmon, and hidden homes as well. Rabbits scurry to warmth and safety in cozy warrens and underground tunnels. Wolf packs venture out of their dens in search of food on moonlit nights. Birds are gathering to fly to warmer places. Cooler weather has arrived, and animals are making preparations.
After a day's adventure, Mama and her cub head back to the cave to tuck in for a long winter's sleep. Little ones will be captivated by the many holes that allow a peek at the animals they encounter on the trip through the forest. Perfect for sharing anytime. Check out the other books in this fine series: Tree, Bee, Moon and Ocean.
“All of us need a place to rest:
A cave, a warren, a pond, a nest.
Wherever we may choose to roam,
we need a place to call our home.”
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