Offering a child's perspective of the natural world through the lens of a youth photographer, this story follows Buddy the beaver around his pond. As Buddy’s experiences unfold, his friends are introduced—Dawn the Fawn, Cheeks the Chipmunk, Larry the Land Snail, and Carrots the Rabbit—and each animal’s relationship to the environment is explained. With vibrant photography and informative text, the beaver pond and its inhabitants come to life.
Carson Clark is the youngest member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) and has won several awards for his photography. Jim Clark is the former president of NANPA and current contributing editor for Outdoor Photographer Magazine whose articles and images have appeared in several nature and photography magazines. He is the author and photographer of Between Ocean & Bay: A Celebration of the Eastern Shore and Mountain Memories. They both live in Leesburg, Virginia.