W. Ross Macdonald School Library

Beaver and Porcupine /

Bouchard, Dave.

Beaver and Porcupine / David Bouchard; art by Nidhi Chanani. - Oakville, ON : Rubicon Publishing, c2011. - 16 p. ; col. ill. - Turtle Island voices .

Traditional Story
Region: Northwest Coast Teaching: Love

In this retelling of a traditional Tlingit story, Beaver and Porcupine are best friends. They spend a lot of time together and enjoy the same things. When they visit each other’s homes, however, they are forced to re-evaluate their preconceived notions about what makes a home. In their desire not to hurt the other’s feelings, they learn important lessons about friendship, respecting differences, and love.


Guided reading: G

9781770580251


Indians of North America--Canada--Juvenile fiction.
Beavers--Juvenile fiction.
Porcupines--Juvenile fiction.
Home--Juvenile fiction.
Best friends--Juvenile fiction.
Respect--Juvenile fiction.
Love--Juvenile fiction.

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