Publisher Description

Learning about the ecosystem of a pond becomes fun when it is to the tune of an old favorite sing along!Learning becomes fun when it is to the tune of an old favorite sing along! Readers gain knowledge of the ecosystem in a pond and gain an appreciation for the world around us!Old MacDonald had a ... pond? Yes! Come along with Jo MacDonald and learn about the wild creatures at the pond. You'll find fish, frogs and ducks-and a few surprises. This delightful riff on "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" playfully introduces youngsters to the concept of ecosystems. Quattlebaum engages little ones with rhythm, repetition, wordplay, and onomatopoeia, while Bryant charms them with lively watercolors of a pond habitat. A resource section in the back features both outdoor and indoor activities and games sure to encourage young naturalists at home and school. Jo MacDonald's pond discoveries closely resemble those that Mary discovered, too, when she grew up in the country with fields, gardens and ponds.

Notes

A board book variation on Old MacDonald, which introduces youngsters to ecosystems.

Author Biography

Mary Quattlebaum is the author of eighteen children's books. Laura J. Bryant is an award-winning children's book illustrator who loves to celebrate visually the beauty and intimacy of nature.

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