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Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems by Joyce Sidman Amanita tired from a night ofA 2006 Caldecott Honor Book From spring's first thaw to autumn's chill, the world of the pond is a dramatic place. Though seemingly quiet, ponds are teeming with life and full of surprises. Their denizens from peepers to painted turtles, duckweed to diving beetles lead secret and fascinating lives. A unique blend of whimsy, science, poetry, and hand colored woodcuts, this Caldecott Honor winning collection invites us to take a closer look at our