Summer got off to a slow start because of all the cool temperatures and rain. My! There sure was a lot of rain. With water levels high right now, lakes and ponds are interesting habitats to investigate.
To prepare for your adventure, let me suggest some great summer stories that are perfect for all ages.
Summer Story by Jill Barklem. This small-sized picture book is reminiscent of Beatrix Potter, where animals live along Brambly Hedge and enjoy many adventures.
Summer is Summer by Phillis and David Gershator. "Colorful illustrations and rhyming text present a celebration of summer from a child's perspective."
In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming. The introduction to the season takes on a fresh approach. Fleming adds colorful illustrations, done by pouring colored cotton pulp through hand-cut stencils, with the bouncing, rhyming text that never tires with repeated readings.
Learn about the seasons with Pond Year by Kathryn Lasky. “Two young girls enjoy playing and exploring in the nearby pond where they discover tadpoles, insects, wildflowers in the summer, and a place to ice skate in the winter.”
Nature writer, Jim Arnosky, in Beaver Pond, Moose Pond, explains how one beaver dam can turn a whole meadow into a watery home for all kinds of animals.
Pond Walk by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace. "One summer day, Buddy and his mother take a walk around a pond and observe the animals and insects that live there."
We have many other great books celebrating summer and ponds on display in the Youth Services area. Stop in and we will be happy to introduce you to other terrific reads.
Friday, July 5, 2013
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