Children's Nonfiction Water (oceans, Lakes, Etc.)
The Noisy Puddle
A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons
- Publisher
- Owlkids Books Inc.
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2024
- Category
- Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.), Seasons, Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Camping & Outdoor Activities
- Recommended Age
- 4 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- 1 to 12
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781771475310
- Publish Date
- Mar 2024
- List Price
- $21.95
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Description
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.
About the authors
LINDA BOOTH SWEENEY is an author and educator dedicated to fostering a sense of wonder and stewardship for living systems. Her books for children include Apart, Together: A Book About Transformation. When not writing, Linda can often be found exploring vernal pools near her home in Concord, Massachusetts.
Linda Booth Sweeney's profile page
Miki Sato is a Japanese-Canadian illustrator who uses a variety of different textures and materials to create three-dimensional images. Originally from Ottawa, she moved to Toronto to complete her degree in illustration from the Ontario College of Art and Design. Her picture books include Snow Days, which was a finalist for the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, Sunny Days, which was a 2021 CBC Books Best Book, Windy Days, which won a Northern Lights Book Award, and Rainy Days.
Awards
- Commended, 101 Great Books for Kids
Editorial Reviews
"A sensory experience promising to tickle the curiosity of young naturalists, whether in-classroom or on the scene."
School Library Journal
"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
"[A] captivating tribute to underappreciated vernal pools and their role in supporting healthy wetland ecosystems."
Publishers Weekly
"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."
SLJ's A Fuse 8 Production
"Readers will be delighted ... Nature offers up marvelous surprises at every turn—even via a humble puddle teeming with life."
Kirkus Reviews - STARRED REVIEW
