The Pond
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A touching picture book for children about a young boy and his family overcoming the loss of his father. This colorful, emotional book is filled with natural imagery, centering on a small pond in the garden, and will teach children not only about death and loss, but the importance of the natural world.
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement
Juvenile Fiction / Science & Nature
Juvenile Fiction / Family / Parents
About this Author
Nicola Davies is an award-winning author whose many books for children include Animal Surprises, Into the Blue, and The Word Bird. Her book The Promise was declared one of the best picture books of the year by the New York Times. Cathy Fisher illustrated Lion Teen Tracks and, with Nicola Davies, Perfect.
Reviews
"Heart-wrenching, powerful, and beautifully realized." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"[A] gentle expression of coping with love and loss." --Foreword Reviews
"The artwork, in pastel crayon and mixed-media, is glorious." --Booklist
"The book is extraordinary in its beauty and honesty." --School Library Journal
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