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Part of the Little Beaver books by Amy McDonald, this story proves pop psychology wrong again: that someone who sounds like an echo.During this time Little Beaver realises that all the animals he meets on his trip are his friends and the Echo is happy for all of them. I really like Little Beaver and The Echo, it has such and simple message that can convey so many feelings that many in the class both teacher and pupils will have experienced more than once in their life. A story time favourite, this sweet, sensitive story of new friendship is brought beautifully to life by Sarah Fox-Davies's softly glowing landscapes and adorably furry characters. One day when my son, Alexander, was about 18 months old, I took him to visit a pond in New Hampshire where I had spent my childhood summers. Children in early years foundation stage would enjoy looking at the beautiful water colour illustrations and could relate to the story as it is read to them, and confident readers in upper key stage one could enjoy this independantly.

The repetition is great for young children and shows how being friends with people can make them happy. As Raising Readers celebrates 20 years of giving books to Maine Kids, this book celebrates 30 years of inviting readers to paddle across the pond with Little Beaver. Wise Beaver explains to Little Beaver that Echo will never be found but he is happy when you are and sad when you are etc. A freelance journalist, she has written for the New Yorker, the Times, and many publications, as well as co-producing a documentary film, On This Island. Rachel Fister is ailing, and the pandemonium caused by her ``tiny little blister'' is a joy to behold--and hear.

Some combinations of letters are still tricky for children to hear but they’re learning all the time. In terms of a writing model, this book shows that stories don’t have to be “she went and did this” or “he went and did that”. These include beavers, bears, bats, cats, wolves and even a caribou, all of which she brings to life in her work with great sensitivity. Along the way, he's joined by a duck, an otter and a turtle, who each claim, "I do need a friend, but it wasn't me who was crying.