Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2011

Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond

By Mary Quattlebaum, Laura J. Bryant (Illustrator)

Discover the hidden wonders of a pond with Jo MacDonald.

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26 pages
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Join Jo MacDonald on a playful journey through a vibrant pond, where fish, frogs, and ducks reveal the secrets of their ecosystem. With rhythm and lively illustrations, young readers explore nature's surprises and learn about the interconnected world around them. What unexpected creatures will Jo find next?

From the publisher

Learning becomes fun when it is to the tune of an old favorite sing along! Readers gain knowledge of the ecosystem in a pond and gain an appreciation for the world around us!Old MacDonald had a … pond? Yes! Come along with Jo MacDonald and learn about the wild creatures at the pond. You’ll find fish, frogs and ducks–and a few surprises. This delightful riff on “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” playfully introduces youngsters to the concept of ecosystems. Quattlebaum engages little ones with rhythm, repetition, wordplay, and onomatopoeia, while Bryant charms them with lively watercolors of a pond habitat. A resource section in the back features both outdoor and indoor activities and games sure to encourage young naturalists at home and school. Jo MacDonald’s pond discoveries closely resemble those that Mary discovered, too, when she grew up in the country with fields, gardens and ponds.Perfect for anyone looking for: books for homeschooling materialssing along books for toddlers and kids!exploring nature activity books for kids!

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Format
Board Book
Pages
26
Reading age
2–4
Audience
Board
Lexile
620L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about science and natureBooks about ecology
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
March 1, 2013
First published
September 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781584692249

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