{"product_id":"at-the-pond-paperback","title":"At the Pond - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmy Schimler-Safford\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"These are evocative, memorable, and gently humorous poems that artfully capture the atmosphere and details of the environment. . . . These poems showcase the natural world in breathtaking detail.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the soft pink of the dawn sun starts peeking over the pond, a new day has begun for all the animals who live in it and around its watery edges. The friendly duck family, the mysterious water striders, and the busy beaver are a few of the many fascinating and familiar animals included in this glowing poetic tribute to the lively ecosystem of the pond. A companion to \u003ci\u003eIn the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e In the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn the Farm\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAt the Pond \u003c\/i\u003ebrings readers to the pond's sun-dappled shores, pairing David Elliott's witty and enchanting animal poems with Amy Schimler-Safford's luminous and evocative scenes of pond life. Back matter notes about the animals and plants will further captivate young nature lovers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eIn the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn the Farm\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Past\u003c\/i\u003e, companion books to \u003ci\u003eAt the Pond\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eBaabwaa\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eand Wooliam\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Melissa Sweet. David Elliott lives in New Hampshire. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Schimler-Safford \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of several books for children, including \u003ci\u003eInky's Amazing Escape\u003c\/i\u003e by Sy Montgomery and \u003ci\u003eWhy Is the Sky Blue?\u003c\/i\u003e by Geraldine Taylor. She has also illustrated apparel, fabric, greeting cards, gift wrap, and more. Amy Schimler-Safford lives in Georgia.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.5 x 9.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53418961830195,"sku":"9781536252705","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/597Vf4nPYu9781536252705.webp?v=1780411687","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/at-the-pond-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}