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Highlights
- A lyrical dip into the noisy, magical world of a vernal pool "This book literally has everything you would want in a science and nature title for younger readers ... Beautiful from tip to tail and back again.
- 4-8 Years
- 8.4" x 10.0" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Science & Nature
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About the Book
"In this poetic picture book, two curious siblings observe the hidden world of a vernal pool: a special kind of puddle habitat that pops up in the spring, dries up by summer, reappears in the fall, freezes over in the winter -- only to come back again in the spring. Linda's buoyant text is nothing short of an anthem for these "now-you-see-me, now-you-don't" wetland habitats, encouraging young naturalists and future water stewards to listen, watch and even wait to witness the seasonal changes of the ever-changing puddle and its inhabitants. And as readers pore over Miki's beautiful and busy cut-paper collages, they will be fascinated to discover many familiar and not-so-familiar creatures that make up the surprising web of interrelationships living in these vital pop-up pools. THE NOISY PUDDLE includes backmatter that introduces relevant vocabulary (for e.g., "ecosystem" and "vernal pool") and answers some anticipated questions by explaining the vernal pool's annual cycle in more detail, as well as its connection to the larger forest ecosystem. Linda worked with several vernal pool experts to review the manuscript for scientific accuracy - she has included their names and affiliations in her acknowledgements."--Book Synopsis
A lyrical dip into the noisy, magical world of a vernal pool
"This book literally has everything you would want in a science and nature title for younger readers ... Beautiful from tip to tail and back again." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse 8 Production
In this vibrant and poetic informational picture book, two curious siblings observe the hidden world of a vernal pool: a special kind of puddle habitat that pops up in the spring, dries up by summer, reappears in the fall, and freezes over in the winter--only to come back again in the spring.
Young naturalists and future water stewards will be encouraged to listen, watch, and wait to witness the seasonal changes of the ever-changing puddle and its inhabitants. As readers follow along with the rhythmic text, they will be fascinated to discover many familiar and not-so-familiar creatures that make up the surprising web of interrelationships living in these vital pop-up pools.
With buoyant, lyrical text and beautiful cut-paper collage illustrations, The Noisy Puddle is an immersive introduction to "now-you-see-me, now-you-don't" wetland habitats.
Review Quotes
"[A] captivating tribute to underappreciated vernal pools and their role in supporting healthy wetland ecosystems."
-- "Publishers Weekly""A sensory experience promising to tickle the curiosity of young naturalists, whether in-classroom or on the scene."
-- "School Library Journal""Readers will be delighted ... Nature offers up marvelous surprises at every turn--even via a humble puddle teeming with life."
-- "Kirkus Reviews - STARRED REVIEW""This book literally has everything you would want in a science and nature title for younger readers ... Beautiful from tip to tail and back again."
--Betsy Bird "SLJ's A Fuse 8 Production""This picture book is especially appealing for its lively rhyming text combined with vibrant and complex collage-style illustrations done in eye-popping colour."-- "Canadian Review of Materials"