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.

This is a great book for beginner readers. It has very big letters and colorful pictures. It is a great book for lessons on pond creatures.

This book is meant for very young children. It goes through different animal noises that live in or around the pond. Also it discovers all the different actions each animal performs in nature.

This book is an informational book because it tells young children what they potentially could find in a pound. Genre is informational. Media is water color. Age Appropriateness: primary.

Great for grades k-2.This book describes the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn. Fiction. Helps with reading fluency in the classroom. Ilustrations drawn with pastals.

My version of this book is huge! I love that. Have the kids make their own book in the same fashion - innovation. ( )

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Beautiful illustrations of nature with a small amount of text

k-2 book, look for frog on each page . the wh9ole book is one sentence. Keeps kids attention ( )

Will grasp students' attention. ( )

I really liked this book because it only had 4 or 5 words on a page and the words were fun! I also loved the way the words were not strait in a line but they showed the action of the words. ( )

This story is written in rhyme and the letters are very large. This style is appropriate for this book because it is aimed toward primary readers. The words are easy to see and children like the rhyming on each page.
The animals in this book are real animals and the book gives information about their preparations for the winter. That is why this book is informational.
Media: Collage, acrylics ( )

I liked this book by Denise Fleming. I love her art style, and the way the little words rhyme and match what the creature would naturally do. ( )

Allison (BookHive (www.bookhive.org))
Fleming's book is a wonderful introduction to the seasons and the way nature changes throughout the year. From the first "wiggle, jiggle" of the tadpoles to the "chill breeze" of winter, the delightful sounds made by the animals will have children and parents wanting to join in. And as a 1994 Caldecott Honor Book, the fantastic and colorful illustrations are sure to capture even the most reluctant reader's attention. Category: Award Books; Concept. Grade Level: Toddlers; Preschool. 1993, Henry Holt and Co.. Ages 1 to 5.