Why read Over and Under the Pond?

Book cover of Over and Under the Pond

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A follow up to Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, this time focusing on the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. As parent and child launch a canoe from the muddy shore and paddle through water lilies, they see frogs…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked Over and Under the Pond as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ilima Loomis

Author

A young boy and his mother glide in a canoe over the mirror-like surface of a pond. But what’s living underneath? “A whole hidden world of minnows and crayfish, turtles and bullfrogs.” This lovely book brings to life the ecosystem of a pond, both above and below the water. It captures the spirit of childlike wonder in exploring the world around us and curiosity about the secret lives of the creatures in our own backyards. I love how Messner’s writing evokes both the stillness and quiet of a peaceful pond, and the business and activity of the animals who live…

From Ilima's list on lyrical nonfiction picture books.

K.L. Going

Author

Okay, I suppose I’m cheating a bit by choosing this title as a representative of an entire series! Honestly, I love the Over and Under series because each book makes us think about the different layers of life.

What can we see? What can’t we see? Reading these books will make readers curious about the world. What a great way to introduce ecology to young audiences. I love the illustration style as well; the pictures are magical. Overall, I love the concept of peering past what we can see on the surface of things.

From K.L.'s list on pictures showing kids how we’re all connected.