![]() ![]() School Library Journal, Starred Sidman and Prange go beyond accuracy and clarity with a humor born of skillful observation and light and color worthy of the Impressionists, they capture the essence of this environment in all its fascinating particularity. Publishers Weekly, Starred An organic union of poetry and science, this book encourages readers to ponder the minutiae and magnificent life of the natural world. Booklist, ALA, Starred Review With its unique combination of fact and fancy, this book is bound to delight pint-sized scientists and environmentalists -and language lovers, too. ![]() Review Quotes In this strikingly illustrated collection, science facts combine with vivid poems about pond life through the seasons. Here is a celebration of their beauty and their mystery. ![]() Read reviews for average rating value is 5.0 of 5. 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. Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner 5.0 out of 5 stars. Their denizens-from peepers to painted turtles, duckweed to diving beetles-lead secret and fascinating lives. Though seemingly quiet, ponds are teeming with life and full of surprises. Book Synopsis A 2006 Caldecott Honor Book From springs first thaw to autumns chill, the world of the pond is a dramatic place. About the Book With a unique blend of whimsy, science, poetry, and hand-colored woodcuts, this collection invites readers to take a closer look at the worlds hidden ponds and wetlands, and at the same time celebrate their beauty and mystery. ![]()
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