“Down through the jolly waters green, I stroke with legs both long and lean...“
“Down through the jolly waters green, I stroke with legs both long and lean...“
I would likely use this book when discussing animals in class.
Caldecott Honor Book | Picture book published in 2006
The images in this book are drawn from the perspective of the animals or insects being referenced in the story. This perspective switch gives more emphasis on the characters.
“Food chain: Life in the pond begins with plants”
I would honestly use this in a science lesson and apply it to the lifecycle and habitat of the animals within

2006🤓 The art within is done by watercolors and has many depth as well as lines that draw you in. The use of negative space and details to make you feel as if you were in the water is amazing. I personally felt Captivated.
In the Small Small Pond by Denise Fleming 1993 Caldecott Honer. This book showcases many rhyming words. The imagery was bright with water colors drawing the eyes to the main animal focal point. It provokes a sense of light heartened imagery causing a kind of sleepy rhyme.
In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming, 1993. Caldecott Honor Book. This book showcases many rhymes, allowing the book to flow from page to page. The imagery is bright and draws the eye to certain animal focal points. The book includes words that represent sound or action to allow children to learn how words and the world connect.
This book would be great for teaching about rhyming or reading before nap.