Description:
When a woodland pond begins to disappear during a drought, she discovers that change can bring new beginnings. A lyrical picture book about friendship, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world.
Brief description: Maryann Lawrence writes stories that celebrate wonder, imagination, and the natural world. She is the author of Season of the Great Bird, Uneventful, and Lily Pond. Her poetry and fiction have appeared in numerous literary journals, and she serves as Managing Editor of The Dolomite Review. A member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), she lives in Bay City, Michigan, where the woods, wetlands, and changing seasons often inspire her work.
Review Quotes:
Lily Pond touched my heart with its poetic prose and dreamy watercolor. I don't want to give too much away, but there's a happy ending that teaches about nature. I found the book reminiscent of The Giving Tree, in a way. The illustrations are vibrant and emotive. I love the book and I think children will also. Highly recommended! (5 stars, Goodreads) - Gail Kuhnlein, Author of Into the Thicket and How Happy is a Lark?