Books with title A Spring Pond

The first book in a series, "A Sunny Day at Spring Pond," describes Herman the Turtle who faces many challenges with meeting new forest friends in a strange world that has a babbling creek, pea soup pond, and miniature canyon. However, with the help of Huey the Hummingbird and Mr. White Paws the Cat, Herman learns to like his new home and appreciate the good things in life, like basking in the sun. This story is based on a real nature sanctuary, Durward's Glen, where Herman was actually brought to live fifteen years ago. It contains inspiring messages about adjusting to change. Filled with beautiful photographs of Durward's Glen, this book is sure to be enjoyed by "children" young and old alike. Stay tuned for more to come.

The second book in The Spring Pond Series, “A Snowy Day at Spring Pond” has Herman the Turtle ten feet below the ice while Mr. White Paws the Cat welcomes winter visitors to the glen. Baldy the Eagle drops in and encounters Chorizo, the miniature dachshund in his very favorite fishing spot. Tension rises as it is observed by Herman’s family that the eagle is about to do something unexpected. Mr. White Paws not only has to reckon with himself but with Baldy too, about glen rules. A great lesson is learned about accepting and being hospitable to others who are different. Stay tuned for book three, “A Stormy Day at Spring Pond.”

Children who listen to or read this story will benefit from reflecting on the underlying ideas with a parent or teacher. Humor and positive interactions between the characters are used to introduce scientific notions, mathematical terminology, organizational skills, and problem-solving techniques. This is in the spirit of National Science Education Standards recommendations under K-4 Science and Technology Content Standard E. Fertile ground is provided for developing an appreciation for the views of others and for the productivity inherent in cooperative effort.