As this delightful story opens, something strange is going on! The waters of the Laughing Brook and Smiling Pool have become a mere trickle, causing alarm among the creatures of the Green Forest.It seems Jerry Muskrat's cousin, Paddy the Beaver, has come South to make himself a new home. That means he had to stop the waters that flowed in the Laughing Brook and Smiling Pool to make a fine new pond for himself and a comfortable home of sticks and mud. But what will happen to the waterways in the Green Forest?Young readers will find out in this charming tale of woodland adventure, as the gentle, good-natured beaver wins over scolding Sammy Jay and the two work together to outsmart Old Man Coyote.This timeless story, with original illustrations by Harrison Cady, not only entertains young readers and listeners, it also imparts valuable lessons about friendship, trust, and respect for the environment.

Paddy the Beaver is very busy. He has no time to play because he has so much to do. Paddy is building a new home deep in the Green Forest. All the little forest folk are interested in watching Paddy build his new home, for he is quite a builder! But with all the excitement of watching Paddy as he builds, no one notices that something strange is happening to the Smiling Pool. Find out--along with Peter Rabbit, Jerry Muskrat, Sammy Jay, and Old Man Coyote--just how clever Paddy the Beaver can be.You will also learn why one of life"s greatest pleasures is doing things for other people.  The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver was first published in 1917. This book is just one of over 170 children"s books written by Thornton W. Burgess. Mr. Burgess was born in Sandwich, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, in 1874. As a youngster, he explored the outdoors, traveling through the forest, salt marsh, and ponds of Sandwich. It is there that he came up with the inspiration for his wonderful tales about nature.

Paddy the Beaver Begins Work

Paddy Plans a Pond

Paddy Has Many Visitors

Sammy Jay Speaks His Mind

Paddy Keeps His Promise

Farmer Brown"s Boy Grows Curious

Farmer Brown"s Boy Gets Another Surprise

Peter Rabbit Gets a Ducking

Paddy Plans a House

Paddy Starts His House

Peter Rabbit and Jerry Muskrat Are Puzzled

Jerry Muskrat Learns Something

The Queer Storehouse

A Footprint in the Mud

Sammy Jay Makes Paddy a Call

Old Man Coyote Is Very Crafty

Old Man Coyote Is Disappointed

Old Man Coyote Tries Another Plan

Paddy and Sammy Jay Become Friends

Sammy Jay Offers To Help Paddy

Paddy and Sammy Jay Work Together

Paddy Finishes His Harvest