Pond
Pond
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Pond

Written and illustrated by Jim LaMarche
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$18.99
$17.97
4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
24
Words per page
AD600L
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Sep 13, 2016
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“A loving portrayal of a never-forgotten connection with the natural world.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review “It’s a powerful vision of making one’s own wild place, with no special equipment or expenditure required.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review The joy of the seasons, the wonder of discovery, and the appreciation and respect for the natural world is at the heart of this book, drawn from the childhood of award-winning illustrator Jim LaMarche. When Matt is out for a late winter hike he sees a trickle of water in the old deserted and junk filled dirt pit at the edge of his neighborhood. With quiet appreciation, Matt can imagine the pond that must once have been there, shining in the early spring light, freezing in the winter for skating and the perfect place for swimming in the summer. Can Matt’s discovery transform a forgotten pond to its natural wonder? With his idea of making the pond whole again, Matt rallies his friends, Katie and Pablo, and together they work through the spring, clearing debris, moving rocks to hold the water, and looking for leaks. But would there be enough water to fill the pond? Can they bring the pond back?

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781481447355
    Publication Date
    September 13, 2016
    Publisher
    Simon and Schuster-Paula Wiseman Books
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    24
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2015045972
    Lexile® Level
    AD600L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    191015
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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