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Beaver Doesn't Open the Door
Beaver sneezes and snorts all the time. His nose is red and he has a fever. Beaver knows that something is wrong. He’s worried he may have a contagious disease. When his friends come to help him, he doesn’t open the door. He doesn’t want to accidentally get anyone sick.
26 pages, Hardcover
Published May 1, 2021
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July 11, 2021
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Beaver doesn't open the door is a children's picture book about beaver who becomes sick and thinks he may have caught the latest 'virus' (covid19). Beavers neighbours all come to check on him but he won't open the door as he wants to protect them from the virus.
I really liked the thought of this book and was really looking forward to it, but the book is child friendly in the firm of illustrations but the language is too grown up for a child to grasp or understand so this book would end up going over their head. This was so disappointing as the illustrations and premise of the book were so positive.
Beaver doesn't open the door is a children's picture book about beaver who becomes sick and thinks he may have caught the latest 'virus' (covid19). Beavers neighbours all come to check on him but he won't open the door as he wants to protect them from the virus.
I really liked the thought of this book and was really looking forward to it, but the book is child friendly in the firm of illustrations but the language is too grown up for a child to grasp or understand so this book would end up going over their head. This was so disappointing as the illustrations and premise of the book were so positive.
July 15, 2021
I've received an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
I have mixed feelings about this book. I was very happy to see a book explaining the current worldwide situation in a kid-friendly manner.
I absolutely adored the artwork, stunning really with great color palette and attention to detail. I would have made the text pop out a bit more though.
The storyline and the text. Not my favourite. The language felt more adult than children friendly, with words one would have to explain at almost every page. Maybe a little rhyme or a bit lighter tone would have helped with that, We don't really get the happy ending, Beaver says "see you then dear friends", when he is better, but we don't get to "see" the happy reunion. Positive points though for the neighbours being worried for Beaver and worried because of Beaver. It is very important to not shun during this pandemic but show compassion and kindness.
I would only show this book to kids if I rephrased the text when telling the story.
I have mixed feelings about this book. I was very happy to see a book explaining the current worldwide situation in a kid-friendly manner.
I absolutely adored the artwork, stunning really with great color palette and attention to detail. I would have made the text pop out a bit more though.
The storyline and the text. Not my favourite. The language felt more adult than children friendly, with words one would have to explain at almost every page. Maybe a little rhyme or a bit lighter tone would have helped with that, We don't really get the happy ending, Beaver says "see you then dear friends", when he is better, but we don't get to "see" the happy reunion. Positive points though for the neighbours being worried for Beaver and worried because of Beaver. It is very important to not shun during this pandemic but show compassion and kindness.
I would only show this book to kids if I rephrased the text when telling the story.
December 23, 2022
poor Beaver, but being sick he knows not to let anyone else in. This is a good picture book with a cute beaver teaching kids the importance hygiene and staying away from your friends when your sick.
June 19, 2021
Thank you NetGalley and Clavis Publishing for a copy of "Beaver Doesn't Open the Door" in exchange for my honest review.
This is an informative story for children ages 5 and up about how to prevent contracting a contagious disease.
Beaver has been sneezing and snorting and he doesn't know why. He's miserable, doesn't feel like eating, has a headache, is coughing and feels hot all over. He's worried that he might have caught the latest virus. He checks his temperature and it's at 102°F.
Mrs. Swan has heard him coughing and she comes by to check on him. Beaver thanks her for her kindness but for her own safety, he doesn't open the door.
Aunt Mole comes by to check on him because she also heard him coughing and has made him soup. He thanks her for her kindness but for her own safety, he doesn't open the door.
Miss Raccoon stops by with a bunch of daisies and Beaver tells her the same thing. Grandma Antelope who has come by with a scarf is also told that he will not open the door.
Doctor Rhinoceros and Nurse Ostrich arrive to check on Beaver. He opens the door for them. All 3 of them wear protective masks. News starts to spread in the community that Beaver might be infected with the latest virus. All his neighbours are worried about him.
It is essential that neighbours stay home to prevent the spread of the virus. If they need to leave they must wear a mask. They must keep their distance from each other. It is important to thoroughly wash or disinfect their hands many times during the day.
Mrs. Sika Deer prints pamphlets with all the information on the prevention of contagious diseases and she makes sure that everyone in the Warm Community has a copy.
Beaver thankfully only has the common cold and not the latest virus. He lets out a sigh of relief but he still doesn't let his friends come in to visit until he is all better.
This is a very timely story and it will help parents, caregivers, educators open the conversation with children on why it is important to protect yourself when there is a contagious disease in the community.
This is an informative story for children ages 5 and up about how to prevent contracting a contagious disease.
Beaver has been sneezing and snorting and he doesn't know why. He's miserable, doesn't feel like eating, has a headache, is coughing and feels hot all over. He's worried that he might have caught the latest virus. He checks his temperature and it's at 102°F.
Mrs. Swan has heard him coughing and she comes by to check on him. Beaver thanks her for her kindness but for her own safety, he doesn't open the door.
Aunt Mole comes by to check on him because she also heard him coughing and has made him soup. He thanks her for her kindness but for her own safety, he doesn't open the door.
Miss Raccoon stops by with a bunch of daisies and Beaver tells her the same thing. Grandma Antelope who has come by with a scarf is also told that he will not open the door.
Doctor Rhinoceros and Nurse Ostrich arrive to check on Beaver. He opens the door for them. All 3 of them wear protective masks. News starts to spread in the community that Beaver might be infected with the latest virus. All his neighbours are worried about him.
It is essential that neighbours stay home to prevent the spread of the virus. If they need to leave they must wear a mask. They must keep their distance from each other. It is important to thoroughly wash or disinfect their hands many times during the day.
Mrs. Sika Deer prints pamphlets with all the information on the prevention of contagious diseases and she makes sure that everyone in the Warm Community has a copy.
Beaver thankfully only has the common cold and not the latest virus. He lets out a sigh of relief but he still doesn't let his friends come in to visit until he is all better.
This is a very timely story and it will help parents, caregivers, educators open the conversation with children on why it is important to protect yourself when there is a contagious disease in the community.
June 28, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley and Clavis Publishing for the opportunity to review an advanced copy of 'Beaver Doesn't Open the Door.'
The wonderfully illustrated picture book is timely, and I believe it will prove a helpful tool for parents trying to explain the coronavirus pandemic to children aged 4 and above.
That said, the book is very exciting and engaging for young children, and some of the language used might need explaining, for example "contagious."
It also bothers me that the book does little to break gender stereotypes, an animal often assumed to be a male (rhino) was chosen to be the doctor, whereas the nurse was an ostrich who was illustrated to have a more feminine manner.
Finally, there is a missed opportunity to educate children about how to wash their hands. An illustration of handwashing is provided at the end of the book, but is not accompanied by any words. The addition of a few simple sentences about the importance of using soap, washing for 20 seconds etc could be useful.
Overall, not a bad book. But, not one I'll be rushing to recommend either.
The wonderfully illustrated picture book is timely, and I believe it will prove a helpful tool for parents trying to explain the coronavirus pandemic to children aged 4 and above.
That said, the book is very exciting and engaging for young children, and some of the language used might need explaining, for example "contagious."
It also bothers me that the book does little to break gender stereotypes, an animal often assumed to be a male (rhino) was chosen to be the doctor, whereas the nurse was an ostrich who was illustrated to have a more feminine manner.
Finally, there is a missed opportunity to educate children about how to wash their hands. An illustration of handwashing is provided at the end of the book, but is not accompanied by any words. The addition of a few simple sentences about the importance of using soap, washing for 20 seconds etc could be useful.
Overall, not a bad book. But, not one I'll be rushing to recommend either.
June 24, 2021
Beaver is so ill and poorly, and with such a high temperature, his thoughts have inevitably run to his having "the latest virus". Whatever could that possibly be? Any-hoo, all his animal friends turn up with kind thoughts, words and deeds, but he doesn't open the door to them. I had thought on requesting this book that it was having to do with the disappointment a youngster would face when a friend is poorly, but no – it's a diatribe about self-isolation and how to kowtow to people's ideas about pandemics in a Covid world. Mrs Sitka Deer promptly downloads and prints some propaganda and pastes the neighbourhood with it, because she knows best. Don't be a Mrs Sitka Deer. Yes, stay safe, but don't indoctrinate in cute-looking ways like this, either.
July 15, 2021
Poor Beaver, he isn't feeling well at all. He is sneezing, coughing and his nose is constantly running. His head is hot and he needs his bed. He feels he has a virus that others may contract so he decides to decline any visitors that may come to his aid. He refuses to open the door to them, not because he is rude, but for their own safety and well-being. His neighbours do drop by to see if he is alright but alas they are turned away because Beaver wants to protect them in case his illness may harm them too.
The illustrations are lovely and greatly enrich the textual message. The message highlights the importance of protecting your friends from getting sick while practicing self-care on yourself until you are feeling better again. The book emphasizes examples of being a good neighbour, their acts of kindness, and keeping each other safe. I highly recommend "Beaver Doesn't Open the Door."
The illustrations are lovely and greatly enrich the textual message. The message highlights the importance of protecting your friends from getting sick while practicing self-care on yourself until you are feeling better again. The book emphasizes examples of being a good neighbour, their acts of kindness, and keeping each other safe. I highly recommend "Beaver Doesn't Open the Door."
July 15, 2021
Thank you NetGalley and Clavis Publishing for a copy of "Beaver Doesn't Open the Door" in exchange for my honest review.
I am torn on whether I enjoyed this book or not. The illustrations were beautiful but the book (about Covid19) may have been a little too grown up for the target audience.
This children's book was about a beaver who was not feeling well and believes he may have caught a virus (covid19). When any of his neighbors/friends came to visit he would not let them in with the fear of infecting them and spreading the virus. It was supposed to teach people to quarantine and wash your hands but it could have been written in simpler phrases.
I am torn on whether I enjoyed this book or not. The illustrations were beautiful but the book (about Covid19) may have been a little too grown up for the target audience.
This children's book was about a beaver who was not feeling well and believes he may have caught a virus (covid19). When any of his neighbors/friends came to visit he would not let them in with the fear of infecting them and spreading the virus. It was supposed to teach people to quarantine and wash your hands but it could have been written in simpler phrases.
July 6, 2021
The value of thinking of others when you are sick. Beaver has a virus that can get others sick. He knows opening the door to his house could get others sick as well. His friends are concerned and they are many. Beaver's friends are delightful but Beaver is firm in keeping his special friends safe.
Children will follow along easily with this read about friendship and keeping our friends safe.
A special thank you to Clavis Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
Children will follow along easily with this read about friendship and keeping our friends safe.
A special thank you to Clavis Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
June 30, 2021
This really grasp how to tell kids about being sick and how they should handle staying away from others really well to insure that others don't catch what they have as well. With Coivd-19 it's hard to explain to kids how they need to make sure they are practicing social distancing with friends to help prevent from spreading the virus around. Really loved the illustrations as well.
I received a free copy via netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I received a free copy via netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
July 12, 2021
How to talk about COVID, without talking about COVID---this book brings the last year to light in the form of this lovely book that reminds me of some of the animalesque books I read as a child. I appreciated the animal characters but I was unsure where it was leading until masks started appearing. I think it would have better to have been more up front on what the real topic was earlier on than waiting to allude to it with masks.
*I received an ARC via netgalley in exchange for my review*
*I received an ARC via netgalley in exchange for my review*
November 27, 2021
A sweet story about a community that cares for and protects each other. When Beaver is sick he won't let any of his neighbors in because he doesn't want them to get sick too. Mirroring the isolation and mask wearing being performed during the pandemic, this story may be a comfort to young children. The illustrations are in a more cartoonish style - think of an updated Richard Scarry - which I do not personally prefer but it doesn't detract from this comforting story.
November 9, 2021
One cute story for kids about a beaver who caught a virus, and refuses to open his doors so nobody will caught the same virus. Although the doctor said that he has the usual cold, he still keep himself inside his house,
This is a gentle reminder for kids to protect themselves from new virus, since no one knows how to get rid of the malady. And still be nice to those who caught the nasty bug.
This is a gentle reminder for kids to protect themselves from new virus, since no one knows how to get rid of the malady. And still be nice to those who caught the nasty bug.
June 24, 2021
A timely book with lovely illustrations. Perfect for explaining our current situations to little ones. My grandson would love this picture book.
July 12, 2021
Thanks to Netgalley and Clavis for a free digital copy.
A book about the importance of not spreading germs. I think it's cute but a bit too heavy handed about Covid.
A book about the importance of not spreading germs. I think it's cute but a bit too heavy handed about Covid.
February 21, 2022
Not a very good story. Reads like a pamphlet. With some more creativity, it could have become a great story.
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April 4, 2022This is a curious picture book about animals dealing with "the latest virus," until it turns out it's just a common cold...
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July 3, 2022
There are a few important points to touch on with this book.
Firstly, the illustrations are beautiful with a very classic color palette.
There are some important lessons within this book. It is not only educating on the importance of preventing others from becoming ill and sharing your germs when you are sick. This is also a sweet example of friendship and being neighborly, from the care of the beavers friends to beaver caring about friends and keeping them safe.
As a parent to a child in this age group I believe this book would be best received in an educational setting.
Firstly, the illustrations are beautiful with a very classic color palette.
There are some important lessons within this book. It is not only educating on the importance of preventing others from becoming ill and sharing your germs when you are sick. This is also a sweet example of friendship and being neighborly, from the care of the beavers friends to beaver caring about friends and keeping them safe.
As a parent to a child in this age group I believe this book would be best received in an educational setting.
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