By the Beaver Pool (Mar)

By the Beaver Pool is a tale of new beginnings, rewilding, connecting with nature and feeling at home. Catherine Ward's gentle story cleverly weaves in beaver facts to teach young readers about these incredible ecosystem engineers, which are being reintroduced in the UK due to their ability to transform their local environment and increase biodiversity. Phoebe Roze's characterful, warm illustrations show the parallel stories of Beck and the beavers, set in stunning Scottish scenery. Beck learns to love living at Grandma's farm with the help of a pair of beavers that have moved to the stream nearby. A beautifully illustrated tale of new beginnings that will also teach children about the brilliance of beavers.