FICTION

Five Busy Beavers

by Stella Partheniou GRASSO
illus. by Christine Battuz. 32p. Sky Pony Pr. Mar. 2018. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9781510721456.
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PreS-Gr 1—Modeled in the style of a classic counting rhyme, this story tells the tale of five beavers working to build a dam. On each page, one of the crew leaves, drawn away by a distraction from a marshland creature. Finally, only one hard working, diligent beaver is left to finish the dam and trudge home by the light of a firefly. Happily, his friends try to make amends by surprising him with a party when he finally arrives. The end pages provide some factual information about a beaver pond and the animals that are featured in the book. The digitally rendered illustrations are bright and detailed.
VERDICT This original take on a classic is recommended as a general purchase for a primary collection. Great for a number-themed storytime or a lap read.
Reviewed by Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh , Feb 01, 2018

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