Water in the Park
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Water in the Park

By Emily Jenkins, Stephanie Graegin (Illustrator)

Experience a day in a city park, from dawn's glow to evening's rain.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 443 ratings
40 pages· 835 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Discover the vibrant life of a city park through the eyes of its visitors. From the first light reflecting on the pond to the playful chaos of the playground, each moment captures the essence of summer. As the day unfolds, children and animals alike find joy and adventure, culminating in a dash home through a refreshing rain shower. This rhythmic journey invites young readers to explore the beauty and community of a beloved urban oasis, sparking curiosity and wonder in every page turn.

From the publisher

“A wonderfully fresh look at a timeless topic,” raves Booklist in a starred review. From the first orange glow on the water in the pond, to the last humans and animals running home from an evening rain shower, here is a day-in-the-life of a city park, and the playground within it. A rhythmic text and sweet, accessible images will immerse parents, toddlers, and young children in the summer season and the community within a park. Seasoned picture book readers may notice Emily Jenkins’s classic inspirations for this book: Alvin Tresselt’s Caldecott Medal-winning White Snow, Bright Snow, illustrated by Roger Duvoisin, and Charlotte Zolotow’s The Park Book, illustrated by H. A. Rey.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
835
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD590L
Themes & topics
Books about summerBooks about parksBooks about dogsBooks about children
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~O
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
158698
Publication
Published
May 14, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375870026

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