Jo Macdonald Saw a Pond (Paperback)

Old MacDonald had a . . . pond? Yes! Just as the classic children's song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" helped generations of children to learn about animals on a farm, now with the children's picture book JO MACDONALD SAW A POND they will sing along with Jo, his granddaughter, and discover all the interesting animals in and around the farm's pond. E - I - E - I - O! Children are very curious about the natural world, and JO MACDONALD SAW A POND is such a fun way to learn! As children sing the "Jo MacDonald" song they will enjoy rhythm, repetition, wordplay, and onomatopoeia-all of which research has shown to be important in creating a rich pre-literacy environment. The ducks "quack" and frogs "croak" - but do you know what sounds the dragonfly, raccoon, fish, bird, reeds, and deer make? Quite a symphony, actually! Plus there's a surprise that sends the whole pond neighborhood scurrying. Laura Bryant's watercolor illustrations charmingly depict Jo and each of the animals. A resource section in the back features both outdoor and indoor activities and games sure to encourage young naturalists at home and school. There are tips on how to be a good nature observer, and resources for how to learn more. Ages 3 to 8