Book description
A humorous exploration of a northern river ecosystem with an intrepid young boatsman is paired with an extended author's note about its ecology and key species.
Young Ben sets out to explore the river equipped with a sturdy boat, some sample-collection gear, and his scientific curiosity. Along the way…
Why read it?
1 author picked This is the Boat That Ben Built as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Recommending kid's books means I'll be doing a bit of reminiscing and this book leads the pack.
As a child I'd float my toy boats down the stream and it was always an adventure to see what animals and plant life I met. This book does the same thing. The parade of animals and the sing-song story is a perfect vehicle for young readers to discover the world as a place to protect, enjoy, and involve yourself in.
As with all good kids books, there is an essential balance between the story and the illustrations. Both creators invite readers into…
From Scot's list on the First Peoples of the West Coast for children.
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