Brayden and the Bear

<p><strong>A silent stream. A forest in need. A boy who listens.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Back in the Smokies for a fall visit Brayden finds the creekbed dry and the woods strangely quiet. With Baxter's help he follows a thread of small clues to a dam of trash blocking the flow of life. Clearing the blockage takes patience teamwork and care. As the water returns so do the sounds of the forest.</p><p> </p><p>The <em>Brayden and the Bear</em> trilogy offers nature-filled adventures with gentle mystery and heart.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Inside this book:</strong></p><ul><li>Short chapters with illustrations</li><li>Environmental problem solving</li><li>Themes of responsibility listening and helping even when you did not cause the problem</li></ul><p><strong>Perfect for:</strong></p><ul><li>Ages 6 to 8 moving into chapter books</li><li>Classrooms and families discussing caring for the earth</li><li>Readers who love animals and the outdoors</li></ul><p>The KDK Clubhouse takes readers around the world one trilogy at a time. Written by a first-grade teacher each story is designed to spark imagination and build confidence for new readers.</p>