In the Small, Small Pond
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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 1993 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

In the Small, Small Pond

Written & illustrated by Denise Fleming

Discover the vibrant life of a pond through the seasons, seen through a frog's eyes.

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32 pages· 63 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Leap into a pond's vibrant world with a curious frog as your guide. From spring's lively tadpoles to winter's quiet snow, each season brings new wonders and challenges. As the frog navigates this ever-changing environment, will it find its place among the bustling creatures? Experience the beauty and rhythm of nature in this enchanting journey through the pond's hidden life.

From the publisher

It’s Springtime and a bright green frog leaps out of the tall, tall grass and lands in a small, small pond. Splash! Tadpoles and minnows scatter. Summer passes, turtles drowse in the sun and dragonflies hover in the air above. Fall arrives as ducks paddle by and the colors change. Finally, snow falls. The little frog burrows deep into the pond and waits for spring to come again.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1994)
At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
63
Reading age
2–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~241L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about the environmentBooks about seasonsBooks about science and natureBooks about lakes and ponds
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~H
Scholastic level
F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
11175
Publication
Published
October 15, 1998
First published
January 1, 1993
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805059830

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