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Pond Circle

by Betsy Franco

Illustrator: Stefano Vitale

Ages: 6+

Published: 2009

Publisher: S&S

ISBN: 978-1-4169-4021-0

Keywords: Ecology

The circle of life in and around a pond is lyrically described with sensitive detail. Includes factual information. Stunning oil-on-board illustrations.