Around the Pond Who's Been Here Author:Lindsay Barrett George An introduction to eight different wild creatures that live near or in ponds. — Following the same format she used in In the Woods and In the Snow (both Greenwillow, 1995), George creates a guessing game for two children taking a walk in a natural area. Here, the youngsters set out to pick blueberries for pie, but they are soon distracted by the ... more »telltale signs they see and items they find along an old deer path around a pond. With each discovery, they ask "Who's been here?" Turning the page provides the answer, viewers will find a brilliant gouache painting of the animal, fish, or bird in its natural habitat. There is a brief note on each creature at the end.« less
Cathy K. (khalar) reviewed Around the Pond: Who's Been Here? on
My kids love this book. Great pictures, good story that makes you wonder what surprise will be on the next page. We have three of this authors books now and looking to get more.