Over and Under the Pond

Over and Under the Pond
Synopsis
Part of the Over and Under collection. In this book, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over the pond, the water is a mirror, reflecting the sky. But under the pond is a hidden world of minnows darting, beavers diving, tadpoles growing. These and many other secrets are waiting to be discovered...over and under the pond.
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Mindful Muslim Review

This highly informative, beautifully illustrated series of picture books teaches children that to know Allah ﷻ, is to know Him through His creations. The story inspires a reverence for the intricacies of life in a pond, but perhaps more importantly, it can be used to reflect on the importance of having presence and being still in an outdoor space to appreciate the vastness of Allah’s ﷻ creation. The Author’s Note and the About the Animals section found at the end of the book, richly enhance the content and allow for continuous learning as children grow.

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Illustrator: Christopher Silas Neal
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 3/7/2017
Page Count: 48
ISBN13: 9781452145426
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