Nora is not like the other beavers. She thinks new thoughts. She asks lots of questions. She invents inventions and gives things a try. She’s different and – as her grandad tells her – that’s okay!

So, when the rain pours and the river rises at the beaver lodge, it’s Nora’s know-how that could save the day – if only she could get all the other beavers to believe her!

This dramatic and satisfying story is full of warmth and heart as Nora comes to see that her thinkings are different… but good!

Waterstones says:

When the river rises at the beaver lodge, it's up to resourceful Nora to try and persuade her fellow creatures that she has a plan in this charming picture book tale all about the ability to think differently.

‘A beautifully crafted story about the importance of being true to yourself’ Patricia Cleveland-Peck, bestselling author of You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus

‘Superb! What a team Lu and Kate are – another hit!’  Steven Lenton, bestselling children's book creator

‘A joy-filled, hilarious, heartwarming adventure which will encourage young readers to be courageous, strong, perceptive and, above all else, true to themselves. Delightful!’  Ian Eagleton, author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman 

‘A gorgeous, uplifting story about invention, bravery, and the magic of being YOU. With its adorable art and beautiful writing and rhyme, this is a book little ones will treasure and ask for over and over again’ Rashmi Sirdeshpande, award-winning children’s author

‘I absolutely love how much this story positively promotes and raises awareness of different kinds of brains. It delivers all the important messages that different doesn’t mean bad. Not only will it be relatable to lots of children (and adults!) but it will also help to build empathy and understanding in others’  Hannah, mum of neurodivergent children