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Available
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Publication
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (2016), 40 pages
Description
"A group of friends discovers a neglected pond in the woods and decides to fix it up together"--
Awards
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Primary — 2017)
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L
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LibraryThing member melodyreads
kids clean out an area, and an old pond is reborn. wildlife return; kids play
LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
When Matt finds a tiny stream bubbling up out of the ground in the old dirt pit near his home, he has an idea: why not clean up the area, and turn it into a pond? Enlisting his sister Katie and best friend Pablo's help, that's just what he does, and the three children end up enjoying the beauty of
Apparently based upon an incident from author/artist Jim LaMarche's childhood, Pond is a lovely picture-book exploration of the beauty of the natural world, and the importance of being responsible stewards of that world. Like The Raft, another of LaMarche's picture-book creations that I have read and enjoyed, the story here emphasizes the importance of outdoor play for young people, and features absolutely gorgeous illustrations. It also imparts an important lesson about the power children have to positively impact the world around them. Recommended to all young nature lovers, to anyone who enjoys beautiful picture-book art, and to LaMarche fans.
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their creations throughout the four seasons. The local animals also enjoy the new pond...Apparently based upon an incident from author/artist Jim LaMarche's childhood, Pond is a lovely picture-book exploration of the beauty of the natural world, and the importance of being responsible stewards of that world. Like The Raft, another of LaMarche's picture-book creations that I have read and enjoyed, the story here emphasizes the importance of outdoor play for young people, and features absolutely gorgeous illustrations. It also imparts an important lesson about the power children have to positively impact the world around them. Recommended to all young nature lovers, to anyone who enjoys beautiful picture-book art, and to LaMarche fans.
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ISBN
1481447351 / 9781481447355