“Hooligans! Pests!” Yakari and Little Thunder hear on a hot summer day as they cross the river after a swim. It turns out they had mistaken a beaver dam for a ford. This is how the Sioux boy and his mustang friend are introduced to a whole community of river dwellers. Among the beavers, there are artists, idlers, and hyperactive little ones who sometimes need rescuing. How do you build a dam and defeat a predatory bear? Do berries taste better than birch bark, and what should you do if your friend doesn't understand the language of animals?
“Yakari and the Beavers” is a new book in the famous series by Swiss comic creators Derib and Job. Through adventures in the wilderness, the authors speak to us about the love for animals and the importance of work and creativity in everyday life. Derib and Job have created a wonderful world where there is a place for true friendship, heroic deeds, and mutual support. At the same time, they have managed to pay due attention to the culture of Native American peoples and to child psychology in general. The adventures of Yakari have inspired several directors to create animated series and a full-length animated film.
The perfect book for children just learning to read. There is little text on the pages; the illustrations tell the main story. This relieves a child’s fear of failure: reading two short lines of dialogue is not as difficult as reading two pages of text.
Author: Job
Illustrations: Derib
Translator: Anastasia Shishova
Pages: 48 (coated paper). Hardcover
Dimensions: 295x225x10 mm
Series: Yakari
