Lars Klinting transitioned from carpentry to become a cherished children's author, deeply admired for his exploration of nature and the animal kingdom. His narratives often delve into themes of overcoming fear, the spirit of adventure, and living harmoniously with the environment. Klinting's distinctive style is marked by meticulous observation of the natural world, seamlessly blended with a vivid imagination and an engaging approach for young readers. Through characters like Harvey the beaver, his works convey profound respect for animals and inspire environmental stewardship.
Harvey, the busiest beaver in the world, decides to plant some beans. Youngsters can enjoy watching how they grow and learn how to cook them. At the end of this book, there are instructions for planting and tending their own beans, accompanied by drawings of the different types they can grow.
Harvey has a new cupboard. "What will you put in it?" asks Chip. Harvey doesn't know but anyway it has to be painted first. "What colour shall we paint it?" asks Chip. Harvey doesn't know that either! "Let's paint it with lots of different colours!" says Chip. And so they do, with Chip becoming very messy and colourful himself along the way. Young readers will enjoy following Harvey and Chip's progress as the cupboard is transformed, and learning the practical details of basic decorating along the way. And the solution of what to put in it is very satisfying indeed! At the end of the book, there are step-by-step instructions for doing your own decorating and a colour mixing chart as well.
Introducing Harvey - the busiest beaver in the world Harvey's friend Chip has come to wish him a happy birthday, so Harvey decides to bake a birthday cake. But first, he needs to find his cookbook. Once they have tracked down the recipe, they study it carefully and find all of the ingredients. Together, the two beavers mix up the batter, bake the cake, do the washing up and set the table. Finally, it's time to eat their delicious cake Young readers will love learning about the baking process and identifying all of the beavers' tools and ingredients. At the end of the book, a special recipe enables them to bake their own cake - just like Harvey