Well, this one just didn't really do much for me... I suppose kids could have fun following the beaver on his journey throughout the city (and it's cute that a little mouse/rat helps him for part of the trip; that was my favorite part) but I could also imagine some being a little alarmed at some of the things he goes through (i.e., getting chased by a dog) though, of course, it all ends well. For me, it was just okay so I suggest you read the GoodReads blurb about this and some of the glowing reviews (i.e., NY Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award) because clearly this just wasn't my style but others adore it. Three words and fifty-some "essentially perfect" illustrations make this a Caldecott contender. Elisha Cooper rarely disappoints and this may be one his best yet. Reminiscent of Brigg's Snowman and the contemporary popular graphic novel format, these illustrations are boxed and sized in order to tell a smoothly flowing story of a lost beaver and his urban adventure. A real winner, by all accounts. Will be treasured most by Chicagoans.
I love it because it has no words, except for Beaver, lost and home :) Adorable!
—helloreader
This should be called Beaver Has An Adventure. I did enjoy the illustrations.
—Elinor
The pictures are beautiful and the premise is awfully cute.
—sea_watters
A courageous rodent's adventurous urban escapade. -Monty K.
—Katteykat11
Four word picture book. It was pretty likable.
—rokr
