In the Small, Small Pond

Title: In the Small, Small Pond
1994 Caldecott Honor Book
Author/Illustrator: Denise Fleming
Published: 1993
Plot Summary: This picture books introduce children to wildlife habitats and seasons from the perspective of a frog.
Memorable Quote: cold night, sleep tight, small, small pond
Artistic Example: The collage of colors depict the changing seasons, red and orange autumns, yellow summers.
Teaching Idea: Share more children books about habitats such as Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing Animal Habitats by Jim Arnosky . Create a habitat for children to observe such as a bird feeder or an ant farm.
Grade Level: K5 - 2
Reading Level (Lexile): 770

Tuesday

Title: Tuesday
1992 Caldecott Medal Winner
Author/Illustrator: David Wiesner
Published: 1991
Summary: A swarm of harmless frogs on flying lily pads hover over a slumbering neighborhood.
Memorable Quote:
Artistic Example: Hues of dark blue depict the midnight sky.
Teaching Idea: Show how pictures tell a story. Have children draw conclusions about the story by asking them questions about the pictures.
Grade Level: PreK - 3
Reading Level (Lexile): N/A