The River Raft. Childrens Books, #999

Raft Riders in the Wind tells the story of a group of animal friends-Benny the Beaver, Ollie the Owl, Millie the Mouse, Rosie the Robin, and Tommy the Turtle-who build a raft together for a pond adventure. Just as they finish, a strong gust of wind sweeps the raft away from the shore. The friends work as a team to rescue it: Benny swims after the raft, Ollie guides from the air, and the others secure it with vines and ropes.
After safely returning the raft to shore, they repair it and finally set off on their planned journey across the pond, enjoying exploration and collecting shiny stones. The story highlights themes of teamwork, perseverance, and the joy of shared accomplishment.