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by Karen B. Shea (Author), Kelly Halpin (Illustrator)
From a 2025 Book Excellence Award-Winning Author.
A story about embracing one's uniqueness. Based on a real-life mountain beaver living in the author's yard. This special Second Edition celebrates 10 years of Clark the Mountain Beaver! Includes a brief history of the Lewis & Clark Expedition and a full page of Mountain Beaver Facts.
A shy secretive critter, Clark the Mountain Beaver, lives alone in his burrows. When he does venture out into the world, he is always being confused with the more popular American Beaver. It's a little frustrating because other critters never seem to know who he is or that he even exists.
One day, Clark decides to go on a big adventure to meet the critters that live around him. Throughout this adventure, Clark learns about friendship, trust, and understanding that it is okay to be who you are.
Why Parents & Teachers Love It:
- Kids learn about everyday animals and nature
- Teaches kids about friendship and trust
- Teaches kids that it's our uniqueness that makes us special
- Kids get a brief history lesson on the Lewis & Clark Expedition
- Kids learn about North America's most primitive living rodent
Book Extras:
- A Brief history lesson explaining the Lewis & Clark Expedition of 1806
- A page about Mountain Beaver Facts
- Bright, colorful, and engaging illustrations
- Perfect for ages 6-8
About the Author:
Written by Karen B. Shea, Award-Winning Author and a nature advocate. Karen's second book, A Bug-Lightful Discovery, received the 2025 Book Excellence Award in the Picture Book Category for ages 4-8.
