A lovely educational tale about how animals live in harmony and benefit their ecosystem through commensalism

A family of beavers love their pond, which they've worked hard to turn from a bedraggled landscape into a thriving wetland. But when a family of otters move in and start reaping the rewards of the beavers' efforts, the only thing the beavers can do is tolerate their new neighbors as best they can. Despite the fact that the otters can be rather annoying, the two species eventually strike a balance, and in the process benefit the rich new ecosystem around them.

Reviews:

"Gorgeous art... complement[s] the scientific accuracy of this tale set in the natural world" ― Montana Arts Council

"A wonderful read aloud to share in the classroom as an introduction to the river ecosystem or for kid nature enthusiasts at home." ― Youth Services Book Review, 5 Star Review

"Sodano's natural and detailed illustrations of the beavers in the wild interacting with their ecosystem and the diverse wildlife brings the story and their relationships to each other to life." ― Manhattan Book Review

"Sodano's mixed media art, dominated by brilliant watercolors, creates a stunning world of wonder." ― School Library Journal

"A visually appealing and scientifically informative introduction to beavers, otters, and their interaction." ― Kirkus Reviews