Elliott, David. At the Pond. Amy Schimler-Safford, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick, 05/2022. [32]pp.
$18.99. 978-1- 5362-0598-5. ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-1.
What could life at a pond be like if there was no human influence? Mixed-media and digital illustrations combine with blank verse poetry to showcase the bounty of life around this idyllic pond, filled with ducks, tadpoles, frogs, deer, beavers, and many other creatures living in and around it. For those wanting to know more, the brief back matter includes a paragraph about each of the various animals. A solid choice for storytimes or units about nature, ponds, and especially ecosystems.
Joshua Rees, Daly City Public Library
