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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005 · Est. 16 min read-aloud
Song of the Water Boatman
By Joyce Sidman, Beckie Prange (Illustrator)
Discover the hidden drama and secrets of a vibrant pond ecosystem.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,155 ratings
32 pages· 2,077 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
Bookroo's summary
Explore the enchanting world of a pond, where life thrives beneath the surface. From the first thaw of spring to autumn's chill, uncover the secret lives of creatures like peepers and painted turtles. This collection, blending whimsy, science, and poetry, invites you to witness the beauty and mystery of wetlands through vivid woodcuts. What secrets will you discover in this hidden world?
"Here hunts the heron, queen of the pond,/that spears the fish/that swallows the frog/that gulps the bug/that nabs the nymph/that drinks the flea/that eats the algae, green and small,/in the depths of the summer pond."
— from the book
From the publisher
A 2006 Caldecott Honor Book From spring’s first thaw to autumn’s chill, the world of the pond is a dramatic place. Though seemingly quiet, ponds are teeming with life and full of surprises. Their denizens–from peepers to painted turtles, duckweed to diving beetles–lead secret and fascinating lives. A unique blend of whimsy, science, poetry, and hand-colored woodcuts, this Caldecott Honor-winning collection invites us to take a closer look at our hidden ponds and wetlands. Here is a celebration of their beauty and their mystery.
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 2,077
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~781L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~S
- Scholastic level
- S
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 84962
Publication
- Published
- April 4, 2005
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- The text of this book is set in Nicolas Jenson & Scala Sans.
- Illustration details
- The illustrations are woodblock hand-colored with watercolor.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780618135479
- LCCN
- 2002000477
- OCLC
- 50322980
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