The Noisy Puddle: A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons -- Linda Booth Sweeney, Hardcover

A lyrical dip into the noisy, magical world of a vernal pool

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.

Author: Linda Booth Sweeney
Publisher: Owlkids
Published: 03/12/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.40h x 10.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781771475310
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/12/2024
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2024
School Library Journal 03/01/2024 pg. 75