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Pond

Jim LaMarche, illustrated by Jim LaMarche

Three children work on a brook clogged with years of trash, transforming it into a pond that wildlife can enjoy. Matt imagines the pond that existed there before: bright in early spring, frozen for winter skating, and available for summer swimming. The children’s work connects the restored waterway with the animals that return to it. Soft acrylic, colored-pencil, and opaque-ink illustrations accompany the story.

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Themes
Environment · Teamwork · Wildlife
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books
Published
September 13, 2016
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9781481447355
Language
English
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