Song of the Water Boatman & Other Pond Poems Written by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by a favorite local artist Beckie Prange. From spring's first thaw to autumn's chill the world of the pond is a dramatic place. Though seemingly quiet, ponds are teeming with life and full of surprises. Their denizens--from peepers to painted turtles, duckweek to diving beetles--lead secret and fascinating lives. A unique blend of whimsy, science, poetry, and hand-colored woodcuts, this collection invites us to take a closer look at our hidden ponds and wetlands.

This is Beckie's first book, and to her complete astonishment, it won a Cadlecott Honor Award, which is virtually unheard of for a first book.

32 pages, hardcover, very special $16.00 F3510.