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Whether you are learning about different habitats or are just looking for some cute stories featuring pond animals, these pond life picture books are perfect to share with young readers this spring!

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In the Small Small Pond - Pond Life Picture Books

In the Small, Small Pond

With its vibrant illustrations and rhyming descriptions about pond life, In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming is a classic book. Perfect for young readers to learn about various animals that live at the pond.

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Beyond the Pond

One day a small boy decides to explore what is in his pond – but what he doesn’t expect is the magical world he discovers. Beyond the Pond by Joseph Kuefler will spark the imaginations of young readers.

I Don't Want to be a Frog - Pond Life Picture Books

I Don’t Want to be a Frog

In I Don’t Want to be a Frog by Dev Petty, we meet a frog who desperately wants to be any other animal – except for a frog. The hilarious conversation between the frog and his father reminds me of Mo Willems’ writing style. Students will love this silly book!

Over and Under the Pond - Pond Life Picture Books

Over and Under the Pond

Over and Under the Pond is part of Kate Messner’s Over and Under Series which explores the world around us. Through beautiful illustrations and descriptive text, young readers will learn about the plants and animals that live in the pond.

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Tad

Tad is the smallest tadpole in the pond and can’t keep up with the others. One day she finds herself alone when Big Blub appears – the same Big Blub that everyone warned her about. Tad by Benji Davies tells the story of overcoming our fears.

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At the Pond

At the Pond by David Elliott is another text with stunning illustrations and poetic writing that beautifully describes pond life. This would be a perfect mentor text for upper elementary students for descriptive writing.

Have You Seen My Duckling? - Pond Life Picture Books

Have You Seen My Duckling?

Mother Duck has lost one of her ducklings and asks the other animals for help. Have You Seen My Duckling by Nancy Tafuri is an interactive tale that will have students eagerly pointing out the lost duckling!

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It’s Mine!

Three selfish frogs are constantly bickering about the things at the pond that belong to them – from the water, to the air, and everything else. What will it take for them to finally learn that it’s better to share? It’s Mine! by Leo Lionni teaches young readers about not being selfish as told through an entertaining story.

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Quacks Like a Duck

Petunia the Playpus is attending her first party since arriving from Australia. But the other guests have never seen anything like her and try to figure out what type of animal she is. Quacks Like a Duck by Stephanie Campisi is a cute story about self-acceptance and embracing our quirks that make us unique.

National Geographic Kids In the Pond - Pond Life Picture Books

In the Pond

National Geographic Kids series has the best nonfiction texts that use stunning photographs and kid-friendly text to present facts to young readers. In the Pond is an early reader text with minimal words but still teaches a lot about pond life!

What other pond life picture books do you love using? Share in the comments!

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