A Beaver Tale
No. of pages 56
Published: 2016
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This book is part of a book series called Great Lakes .
There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Wayne State University Press .
Gerald Wykes is a retired museum and nature center director and freelance author, illustrator, and presenter. His 2014 Michigan History Magazine article "A Weed Goes to War" was honored as the "Best Article of the year" by the Michigan Historical Society. He also occasionally steps out from behind the computer and drawing board as the French Canadian storyteller and voyageur Alexander Boyer.
This book is in the following series:
In his new children's book titled A Beaver Tale: The Castors of Conners Creek, Gerald Wykes has freshly told the amazing story of the return of beavers to the Detroit River. Through compelling narrative and lively illustrations, A Beaver Tale will teach children about the cleanup and recovery of the Detroit River and do it in a fashion where they may even realize that if the Detroit River is cleaner for beaver, it is cleaner for each of us because we live in the same ecosystem.--John Hartig "refuge manager of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge "
A Beaver Tale is an accurate account of the surprising reappearance of beavers in Detroit after 150 years. Gerry Wykes's artistic talent brings the beavers to life with engaging illustrations and the beaver facts will help us all to become beaver experts. As Gerry says at the end of the book, 'Let's hear it for the beavers!'--Roberta Urbani "retired DTE Energy environmental planner and 2013 Detroit Free Press Michigan Green Leader "
Who says history can't come alive? A Beaver Tale shows the power of nature and history coming together to bring back an essential part of what was once thought only to be in Detroit's past. This engaging book is a wonderful opportunity for kids to connect with their heritage in a unique and relevant way.--David Hales "Social Studies Consultant, Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency "
A Beaver Tale: The Castors of Conners Creek is a children's picturebook about the amazing, true-life reappearance of
beavers in Detroit after 150 years. Realistic color artwork (including industrious adult beavers and adorable baby
beavers) brings to life the story of how beavers reappeared at the Conner Creek Power Plant on the city's east side,
cutting down trees, building dams and raising families.
-- (04/01/2016)
A Beaver Tale is a celebration of environmental recovery that will help young readers understand that the Lakes remain a healthy home for humans and their beaver neighbors.--Jacqueline A. Justice, PhD"Inland Seas" (06/01/2016)
