Children’s Book Author

Eli Anderson is a writer and designer from Northern New York.

His debut children's book, "Let it Be, Beaver!" was a gold medal recipient of the 2024 Moonbeam Children's Book Award. Eli likes to garden, hike, travel to new places and spend time with family and friends.

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Books

Children's book titled 'Let it Be, Beaver!' by Eli Anderson, illustrated by Tanja Russita, with a cover illustration of a beaver in a pond surrounded by cattails and water lilies, with orange and yellow autumn leaves in the background.

Let it Be, Beaver!

Like most beavers, Duncan is happy when he is busy. Unlike most beavers, he doesn't know how to stop being busy.

He likes to make things perfect.

But, when Duncan comes across a beautiful pond and decides to build a home, he quickly realizes that not everything can be perfect. With the help of newfound friends, Duncan begins to learn that there is a time to be busy, and a time to let it be.

Illustrated by Tanja Russita.

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Open children's book with watercolor illustrations of a beaver floating on water and a beaver sitting on a log, accompanied by text.

Featuring vibrant watercolor illustrations, this clever story offers valuable lessons on patience and acceptance. Let it Be, Beaver! will enchant little ones who love wildlife while presenting them with one of nature's universal pieces of wisdom — all good things take time.

“A book to share with your arm around a little person.”
— Donald, Amazon reviewer
“Let it Be, Beaver is a fantastic read for children and their recovering perfectionist grownups! ”
— Sarah, Amazon reviewer

Product Details

Publisher: Harborview Books
Publication date: March 15, 2024
Language: English
Print length: 32 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8990252608 / 979-8990252615
Item Weight: 4oz. (Paperback) / 11.2oz. (Hardcover)
Reading age: 3 - 8 years
Book Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 inches

Contact

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