ISBN: 9781536205985
Editorial: Candlewick
Autor: Elliott, David
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 40
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: A lyrical narration and breathtaking illustrations transport us to the world of a pond with all its sights, sounds, and pulsing life.The red-winged blackbird spreads his tailand sings his hello morning song;he has sung it since the brightand misty world began.When 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 In the Sea, In the Wild, On the Farm, and In the Woods, At the Pond brings 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.From School Library JournalGr 3–4—Elliott's appreciative introduction to animals at a pond invites observation and enjoyment. At daybreak, "The red-winged blackbird spreads his sail/ and sings his hello morning song." A leaping bullfrog shares the dawning day, followed by 16 pond dwellers moving through 13 inviting double-page views. Elliott's nicely structured poems, most in blank verse, vary in simplicity and clarity for children. Schimler-Safford's skillful collage conveys setting and animals with beauty, energy, and bits of humor. For instance, a handsome duck family ("What a swimming portrait/ the dabbing mallards make") is soon followed by Harry the catfish, the only named animal, who has been given "a loving appellation" by an unspecified "they." A water strider is "Enigmatic/ yet prolific/ Each day/ he writes/ his story/ in rippling hieroglyphics." There are also beavers, muskrats, water snakes, and more. The pond appears to be in a remote area, the sun rising and setting over a spare hillside. A small boat or two appear occasionally, and two children once dash into view, setting startled turtles and geese into motion. The format of the book is very attractive, but many of the poems will be elusive for the younger grades. There's no definition or explanation of ponds, and while the concluding notes on plants and animals are interesting and fun, facts and explanation about each species are lacking. VERDICT A pleasant book for animal and poetry fans of varied ages.—Margaret BushReviewElliott 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.—The Horn BookA 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.—BooklistElliott’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.—School Library JournalWhimsical, 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.—Kirkus ReviewsAbout the AuthorDavid Elliott is the author of many books for young readers, including In the Woods, On the Farm, In the Wild, In
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