num_pages: 32
description: 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.
language: English
title: Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems
titlecomplete: Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems
genres: Animals, Nature, Picture Books, Poetry, Environment, Juvenile, Science, Nonfiction, Kids, Childrens
ratings_count: 1130
awards: awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: Caldecott Medal, awardedAt: 1167638400000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company