THE TRUE BOOK OF ANIMALS OF SMALL POND
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The beaver, muskrat, raccoon, otter and mink are the animals the author has chosen for a portrayal of seasonal life around a small country pond. Artful interweaving of their separate habits and activities gives a full picture of pond life, and with descriptions of individual animals there is satisfying particularization too. Soft, accurate paintings by the author in color and black and white have vigour and the right amount of woodland detail. For advanced second grade readers.