This a story that tells of all the creatures that live in the small small pond. Some of the creatures are; tadpoles, gesse, dragonflies, turtles,herons,minnows,swallows,flies,frogs,crawfish, beaver, and a raccoon. Then winter comes and all the animals dissappear. And the small small pond goes to sleep

This book is realistic fiction because it looks at a pond, which is not real, but has animals that would be typical for a pond. This book's setting is background, aside from being at a pond it does not specify where or at what time. This book was done with paints being applied with different textures.

Denise Fleming illustrates and writes a book about a pond's inhabitants, and seasons changing all while using rhyming verbs. This book would be great for younger children. I think it could be used to teach rhyming, verbs, alliteration and pond life to younger kids. Its a very versatile book. Good for grades k-2. ( )

Glorious illustrations reveal the large number of creatures whose lives revolve around a small pond.

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As life is the pond and in its surroundings is shown through rhyming words, seasons can be followed through colors and cycles, from spring to winter. Denise Fleming displays vivid colors contrasting with background exposing details as seasons and animals change.