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Pond Circle - by Betsy Franco (Hardcover)

Pond Circle - by  Betsy Franco (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>One summer night by a small pond, a young girl watches as the circle of life unfolds. The rhythmic, cumulative story and rich, luminous paintings capture the bold beauty of nature. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>On a summer night by a small pond, all seems still. But a closer look reveals a world of activity--mayflies dart, beetles dive, frogs spring, skunks shuffle, and owls swoop. As a young girl watches, the circle of life unfolds. Betsy Franco's rhythmic, cumulative text makes this a lively read-aloud, and rich, luminous paintings by Stefano Vitale capture the bold beauty of nature. Young readers will be inspired to journey into their own backyards and discover the wonder of the living, breathing world around them.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Betsy Franco</b> is the author of numerous books for children, including <i>Counting Our Way to the 100th Day!</i> and <i>Mathematickles!</i>, both illustrated by Steven Salerno; and <i>Birdsongs</i>, illustrated by Steve Jenkins. She and her husband live in Palo Alto, California. They have three sons -- two actors and a sculptor. Visit Betsy's website at www.betsyfranco.com. <p/>Stefano Vitale is the illustrator of several books for children, including the New York Times bestseller Why War Is Never a Good Idea by Alice Walker. Stefano lives with his wife and children in Venice, Italy. Please visit his website at stefanovitale.com.

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