About Benny The Beaver by Matthew Curtis
Benny the Beaver loves to build. When a dream inspires him to create the strongest dam he’s ever made, he believes he’s discovered the perfect way to build. But after a powerful storm changes everything, Benny begins to see the river in a whole new way.
As he watches, listens, and learns, Benny discovers that every section of the river is different, and that what works for one beaver may not work for another.
Filled with fun illustrations and a gentle message about curiosity, humility, and trusting your own journey, Benny the Beaver is a heartwarming story that encourages children to think for themselves while appreciating that everyone has their own unique path to follow.
For children and adults alike, this story opens the door to meaningful conversations about individuality, resilience, and learning from both success and mistakes.
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Author Bio:
Matthew Curtis is 32 years old, based in the Milwaukee area, where he resides with his four-year-old dog, Rivers.
After earning his CPA license, Matthew spent over a decade working in public accounting. But over time, and especially after the passing of his grandparents, he found himself beginning to look inward, searching for a deeper sense of meaning in his life.
Grief was not something that came easily to Matthew. In trying to understand it, he began exploring new ways of expressing what he was feeling. Through journaling, dream-tracking, and making art, he slowly rediscovered a part of himself that had been there since childhood. His desire to create.
During that time, Matthew began writing simple, but thoughtful stories that felt honest to him, stories he imagined a younger version of himself might have understood and connected with.
What started as something deeply personal gradually became something Matthew wanted to share. He hopes these stories offer readers a sense of comfort and inspire thoughtful conversations.
Above all, Matthew hopes these stories give both children and adults a quiet space to reflect, to feel, and to explore their own sense of meaning, whatever that may look like.