Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems
From spring’s first thaw to autumn’s chill, the world of the pond is a dramatic place. Though seemingly quiet, ponds are teeming with life and full of surprises. Their denizens—from peepers to painted turtles, duckweed to diving beetles—lead secret and fascinating lives. A unique blend of whimsy,...
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From spring’s first thaw to autumn’s chill, the world of the pond is a dramatic place. Though seemingly quiet, ponds are teeming with life and full of surprises. Their denizens—from peepers to painted turtles, duckweed to diving beetles—lead secret and fascinating lives. A unique blend of whimsy, science, poetry, and hand-colored woodcuts, this Caldecott Honor-winning collection invites us to take a closer look at our hidden ponds and wetlands. Here is a celebration of their beauty and their mystery.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780618135479 (0618135472)
Publish date: April 4th 2005
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
Like most books of poetry, this one probably shouldn't have been consumed in short order. I imagine this book being most interesting one day at a time as a read-aloud. The illustrations are rich and interesting, providing as much as possible a perspective from in the pond. My favorite illustration w...
Beautifully illustrated. The inclusion of brief descriptive passages in contrast with the poems is very effective.
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