Title: In the Small, Small Pond
Author/Illustrator: Denise Fleming
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Awards: Caldecott Medal
Grade Level: K-3rd Grade
A young boy experiences nature from a frog's point of view in a small pond. He sees many different animals. He also listens to the sounds that they make. The boy learns a lot about the life of the pond animals.
The illustrations in this story are vibrant and colorful. They portray the lively lifestyle of the animals that live in the pond.
Young readers will show interest in this book due to the many different animals used and the repetition in the text. Students will be able to imagine experiencing these animals for themselves through the text and illustrations. Classes can discuss their experiences with animals as well as how each animal is different.
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