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Song of the water boatman5/8/2023 Each denizen of the pond is closely observed in both art and text, which brim with intriguing characterizations and vivid imagery. "In the Depths of the Summer Pond" neatly creates a "House That Jack Built" explanation of the underwater food chain. For instance, two almost-identical water bugs -the water boatman and the backswimmer -trade stanzas in the title poem as if they were yeomen on a 19th-century schooner: ""Yo, ho, ho", / "the pond winds blow"/ "and upside down is the way to go"." Nonetheless, the rhythmic ballad informs readers about the differences and similarities between the two insects without sounding the least bit didactic. The poems and hand-colored woodcuts combine whimsy with naturalistic accuracy, and crystal-clear side-bars filled with enough factual oddities to intrigue young readers provide ideal accompaniment. This remarkable collection of Sidman's ("The World According to Dog") poems about the flora and fauna found in wetland areas also occasions the book debut for naturalist and printmaker Prange, whose artwork recalls the grace and narrative finesse of Mary Azarian. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th
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