Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn.

Explores some of the different animal babies at the pond, such as a duck, a turtle, and a loon. Includes note to parents on what to do at a pond.

"One bright summer day, the animals of the pond create a symphony of sounds"--

Tudley is a turtle who adopts the habits of other animals because he doesn't know he can't do what he does.

Six silent turtles sit still as stones on a log, as energetic movement by the other animals in the pond happens all around them.

"Dewdrop is an easygoing, gentle axolotl who enjoys naps, worm pie, and cheerleading. When the yearly sports fair nears, he and his friends get ready to showcase their skills to the whole pond! However, as the day of the fair gets closer, Dewdrop's friends can't help putting pressure on themselves to be the best. It's up to Dewdrop to remind them how to be mindful, go at their own pace, and find joy in their own achievements"--

In the spring, while Mama Frog makes a nice home for her family, the eggs she has laid hatch and her tadpoles swim around the pond, learning from a series of other mothers how to recognize their own.

Text and images on die-cut pages lead the reader to discover the hiding places of a variety of animals in the water and near the shore.

Uncover five nature stories in a single pond. Watch a tadpole grow into a frog, a dragonfly take its first flight, and more as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3! With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.