* "The animals and insects that live on and in frshwater pond wiggle, waddle, hover, swoop and swirl through the stunning spreads... Young children are introduced to the basic habits of common North American wildlife and the characteristics of chanigng seasons even as they are treated to an array of zipper verbs." -"-Publishers Weekly," starred review* "Another truly stunning picture book from Fleming.... A perfect book for toddlers at story time." --"School Library Journal," starred review* "[A] perfect introduction to nature for the very young." - "Kirkus Reviews," pointer