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Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond PoemsA 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
A 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 hidden ponds and wetlands. Here is a celebration of their beauty and their mystery.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 04/04/2005
ISBN: 9780618135479
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 11.82h x 9.96w x 0.36d
Award: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Minnesota Book Award - Finalist
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Review Citations: Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2005 pg. 511 - Book Of Special Distinction
School Library Journal 07/01/2005 pg. 92
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 392 - Superior,Well Above Average
Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2005 pg. 425
Publishers Weekly 03/28/2005 pg. 79
Booklist 03/15/2005 pg. 1291
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2005 pg. 341
Kirkus Best Children's Books 12/01/2005 pg. 18
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2005 pg. 49
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2006 pg. 14
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2006 pg. 24
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 84962 / Song of the Water Boatman: And Other Pond Poems
Reading Level: 5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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★★★★★ 5
Great toddler backpack!
Size: Small, Color: All Black
My daughter is in prek 3 and loves this backpack. Nice and small for her to carry. A full folder will fit with a little force, but if you’re looking for something to actually carry folders and books, maybe not the best.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
“Tiny Backpack, Big Personality!”
This little backpack is doing big kid things — and my toddler knows it. The second we strapped it on, he marched around like he was off to close a business deal with juice boxes in both hands.
It’s the perfect size for tiny shoulders, and the chest buckle? GENIUS. No more slippy straps or bag-flinging tantrums. It stays put like a champ, even during epic playground sprints and spontaneous dance moves in the grocery store.
The material is sturdy, the zippers glide like butter, and the reflective strip makes my toddler look like he’s ready for a baby night shift. The color combo is sleek — black and grey with just the right touch of “cool kid on campus” energy.
Plenty of space for snacks, sippy cups, a favorite toy, and 14 mysterious pebbles he insisted on collecting “for science.”
If your 2-4-year-old wants to carry their own stuff and look proud doing it — this is the backpack for them. Highly recommend (and yes, I already ordered another one for backup... because toddlers). 🎒
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Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Good! Recommend
Size: Small, Color: Pink Dino
My 2 year old loves this backpack. I love the snap in the front for additional support of the distribution of weight. It has a good size cup holders and the inside of the bag is very spacious.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2025
★★★★★ 5
A good buy especially for young kids
Our community is providing school supplies this year for an elementary school that we adopted. Backpacks are in big demand but, as you know if you’ve been shopping, pretty pricey. This backpack was a Prime-day find so I bought a couple of them but, even back to the regular price, it’s a good deal especially for very young kids. In person the backpack is cute and stylish with the vibrant range of colors you see in the product pictures. I bought the large backpack which, as you can see in the photo, is more than tall enough for a standard manila folder. The stitching seems sound and the straps work as you would expect; it also has two side pockets. If I had to pick a weak spot, I’d say it’s the zipper, especially the one on the front pouch. It’s not a problem at the moment but it’s nylon, not metal, and so I don’t expect it to last forever. But if it gets through one school year, I consider that good. I think it’s a pretty good buy if you’re on a budget.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Backpack Backpack
Size: Small, Color: Pink Dino
Cute, definitely a perfect size for my tall 3 yr old. (3’7”) I did have to let it air out though. Has a weird smell.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2026