The Legend of the Beaver's Tail by Stephanie Shaw breathe In the summertime

In the summertime

Jan Brett brings the animals to life with warmth and humor

Amy Alznauer lives in Chicago with her husband

Pulitzer finalist and author of The Death and Life of the Great Lakes

The Legend of the Beaver's Tail by Stephanie Shaw breathe In the summertimeLong ago Beaver did not look like he does now. Yes, he had two very large front teeth, but his tail was not wide and flat. It was thick with silky fur. Vain Beaver is inordinately proud of his glorious tail. When he's not bragging about his tail, Beaver spends his time grooming it, while the other woodland creatures go about their business of finding food and shelter for their families. Eventually Beaver's boasting drives away his friends and he is