The Lumberjack's Beard

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The Lumberjack's Beard by Duncan Beedie is a charming children's story about a lumberjack named Jim Hickory, who discovers the impact his tree-cutting has on the woodland animals. As the animals find themselves homeless, Jim offers them a place in his bushy beard, leading to surprising and delightful consequences while teaching the importance of environmental preservation.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you are looking for a delightful story about nature and friendship. It tells the tale of a lumberjack and his encounters with forest creatures, showcasing themes of kindness, environmental awareness, and the importance of living harmoniously with nature. The illustrations are vibrant and engaging, perfect for capturing the imaginations of young readers.

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The Lumberjack's Beard

Jim the lumberjack houses creatures in his beard when he chops down their homes - with hilarious consequences

Jim the lumberjack houses creatures in his beard when he chops down their homes - with hilarious consequences

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Every day, Jim Hickory the lumberjack heads into the forest with his trusty axe and chops down trees. Unfortunately, all sorts of creatures lose their homes in the process, so Jim gives them a home in his beard—until one day it all just gets too much.

Time for Jim to come up with a better solution! A story with a green message.

The Lumberjack's Beard by Duncan Beedie weaves an enchanting tale about the importance of finding balance with nature while offering whimsical illustrations and a heartfelt narrative.

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The Lumberjack’s Beard is praised for its nostalgic, retro-style illustrations and for delivering an environmental message in a subtle and engaging manner.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783706884

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Duncan Beedie
  • Illustrated by Duncan Beedie

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 259.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Duncan Beedie (Author, Illustrator)
Duncan is an author and illustrator with over 15 years' experience working in children's media. He began his career in children's TV as an animator before branching into design and animation for websites, games and educational apps. The Last Chip is Duncan's third book for Templar, following on from The Bear Who Stared and The Lumberjack's Beard. The Bear Who Stared was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017. Duncan lives in Bristol with his wife, daughter and tirelessly playful Springer Spaniel, Ivor.

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