Beaver is Lost

Reach for this book when your child is feeling small in a world that feels too big or when they are navigating the anxiety of being separated from what is familiar. Whether it is the first day of preschool or a busy trip to the mall, this wordless story provides a safe space to process the fear of getting lost and the quiet triumph of finding one's way back home. It follows a young beaver who is accidentally transported from his peaceful stream into the overwhelming noise and scale of a modern city. Elisha Cooper uses soft, minimalist watercolors to capture the beaver's journey through zoo enclosures, busy streets, and construction sites. Because there are no words, you and your child can narrate the beaver's feelings together, making it a perfect tool for building emotional intelligence and observational skills in toddlers and preschoolers. It is a gentle reminder that even when we feel tiny and out of place, we have the resilience to navigate our surroundings and return to the people and places we love.