Little Beaver and The Echo

Themes:  Friendship, Feelings, Health and life skills 

Connections to the Curriculum in English:   This book supports the students in identifying and talking about their feelings and needs. In addition, this book will contribute to the students’ knowledge of various types of texts. 

Book cover

Author and publisher: Amy MacDonald, Walker Books 

Summary:  This is the story about Little Beaver who is lonely and in search of a friend. He lives by the edge of a pond; one day when he starts to cry, he suddenly hears someone else crying. Therefore, he sets off to find out who this could be; on his way in the boat, he is joined my several other animals who also need a friend. On the other side of the pond, he meets wise old beaver who explains everything about the echo to him. But, now he has made a lot of friends on his way, and he is not lonely anymore. Obviously, there is a little bit of little beaver in every human being. 

Suitable for students in years: 3-4  

Tags: Friendship, Feelings, Health and life skills
Published Oct. 4, 2021 5:24 PM - Last modified Feb. 17, 2025 10:14 AM