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At the Pond by David Elliott

writethruchaos's review

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hopeful informative lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

5.0

annebennett1957's review

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4.0

I especially loved the illustrations in this lovely children's poetry book about animals and plants near the pond, starting and ending with the red-winged blackbird. At the end of the poetry section author David Elliott explains little pieces of information about each of the animals and plants highlighted in the poems. I am sure my grandson would love this book especially about the polywog who turns into a frog. Wonderful.

kimberlyjerger's review

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2.5

*2.5

library_kb's review

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reflective relaxing fast-paced

2.75

I read this because it was a Cybils award nominee in the poetry category. It was nice but maybe not what I was expecting from award nominated poetry. In many ways it is similar to other picture books exploring an ecosystem (in this case a pond) but sometimes used rhyming or alliteration. There is back matter with nonfiction facts about each creature which got a poem. 

madalynrogers122's review

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3.0

Probably not a great story time read but a beautifully illustrated picture book about pond animals.

maidmarianlib's review

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adventurous informative inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

5.0

Rich detailed illustrations, love the playful poems with rich word choices. 

puddingtaco's review

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informative medium-paced

5.0

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