In a Small, Small Pond
Book Review II
Author/Illustrator: Denise Fleming
Genre: Nonfiction
Subgenre: Poetry
Primary Characters: different animals in a pond
Secondary Characters: None
Publishing: Henry Holt and Company N.Y. 1994
Awards: Caldecott Honor 1994
Theme: Life in a pond is diverse, and different animals have different habits.
Summary: As spring approaches and Winter fades, animals in ponds engage in different activities. Their activities are described through a series of rhyme and illustrations.
Uses with students: In a classroom, this book could be used in a unit in science. It could aid in a discussion about different ecosystems. Also, this book could be used to introduce rhyme and poetry to elementary grade students.
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