{"product_id":"at-the-pond-isbn-9781536252705","title":"At the Pond","description":"\u003cb\u003e“These are evocative, memorable, and gently humorous poems that artfully capture the atmosphere and details of the environment. . . . These poems showcase the natural world in breathtaking detail.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the soft pink of the dawn sun starts peeking over the pond, a new day has begun for all the animals who live in it and around its watery edges. The friendly duck family, the mysterious water striders, and the busy beaver are a few of the many fascinating and familiar animals included in this glowing poetic tribute to the lively ecosystem of the pond. A companion to \u003ci\u003eIn the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e In the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn the Farm\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAt the Pond \u003c\/i\u003ebrings readers to the pond’s sun-dappled shores, pairing David Elliott’s witty and enchanting animal poems with Amy Schimler-Safford’s luminous and evocative scenes of pond life. Back matter notes about the animals and plants will further captivate young nature lovers.Elliott invites readers into another poetic exploration of the natural world. . . With each page-turn, Elliott’s sensory verse introduces a new resident of this habitat. . . Richly textured mixed-media illustrations present views of the pond and its inhabitants throughout the day. . . a celebration of observation, and readers will surely heed the beckoning call of that red-winged blackbird beyond the book’s pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lovely picture book about plants and animals native to pond ecosystems. . . . The mixed-media illustrations are vibrant and detailed and, like the poems, capture the interplay between the various entities that share the pond habitat. . .  Perfect for reading out loud.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElliott’s appreciative introduction to animals at a pond invites observation and enjoyment. . . . Schimler-Safford’s skillful collage conveys setting and animals with beauty, energy, and bits of humor.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhimsical, energetic, impressionistic poems and luminous, layered illustrations bring the world of a pond to life and show how its inhabitants move, behave, and interact throughout the day. . . these are evocative, memorable, and gently humorous poems that artfully capture the atmosphere and details of the environment. . . these poems showcase the natural world in breathtaking detail.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cb\u003eDavid Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eIn the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn the Farm\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Past\u003c\/i\u003e, companion books to \u003ci\u003eAt the Pond\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eBaabwaa\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eand Wooliam\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Melissa Sweet. David Elliott lives in New Hampshire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Schimler-Safford \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of several books for children, including \u003ci\u003eInky’s Amazing Escape\u003c\/i\u003e by Sy Montgomery and \u003ci\u003eWhy Is the Sky Blue?\u003c\/i\u003e by Geraldine Taylor. She has also illustrated apparel, fabric, greeting cards, gift wrap, and more. Amy Schimler-Safford lives in Georgia.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232939421925,"sku":"NP9781536252705","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536252705.jpg?v=1767721912","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/at-the-pond-isbn-9781536252705","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}