Pond Year

by Kathryn Lasky

Book Overview

This pond is too shallow and mucky for swimming. But in May, frog eggs float like clear beads of jelly and in July the algae is thick and damselflies buzz on the surface. In Pond Year, Kathryn Lasky... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564021874
• ISBN13: 9781564021878
• Release Date: May 1995
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.5" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

It brought back memories

I have always loved reading this book to my preschoolers during my Pond Unit. I'm retiring this year and decided to purchase my own copy since I usually used a library book. I was horrified to find out that it is out of print. Not only does the book bring back memories of playing and exploring in the water as a child, I always hoped it would encourage curiousity in today's t.v. saturated children. I loved pointing out that the two girls are not afraid of the insects or the salmanders or of getting dirty. This book teaches so much.

My Favorite Children's Book

I'm very disappointed to see that this book is out of print. It is my absolute favorite children's book. The language is quite poetic and is a book I never get tired of reading to my 4-year-old, who has had her copy since age 2 (we need to start taking better care of her copy). Not only is the language beautiful but the illustrations are as well. It's great to read about two young girls who play by the pond watching bugs, catching tadpoles and crawdaddies. a wonderful inspiriation for any young girl or boy, or parent for that matter. It sure did fill me with tears on my first reading.

the best pond book ever

I can't believe this book is out of print! Kids LOVE this book, it's a great book about two little girls who are nuts about ponds. There's so much to like in this book--active curious girls who like the outdoors, friendship, pond ecology, having fun with dad, seasons, . . . . Dag, what a shame. Buy it used!