This is naturalist R. D. Lawrence's story of raising a baby beaver in the Canadian wilderness. Parenting the beaver kit for a summer, Lawrence observed animal nature firsthand, learning fascinating answers to many questions about beavers and their behavior. From the real purpose of their tail slapping and scent mounds to the truth about beaver family life (it is close and stable), Paddy provides an engaging account of beaver natural history and the bonds of animal companionship. (6 X 9, 240 pages, illustrations).