Description
The Noisy Puddle – A Beautiful Exploration of Nature’s Hidden Habitats
"This book literally has everything you would want in a science and nature title for younger readers … Beautiful from tip to tail and back again."
— Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production
Step into the secret world of a vernal pool in The Noisy Puddle, a vibrant, poetic picture book that reveals how this magical, ever-changing habitat comes to life with each season.
Two curious siblings watch and listen as spring puddles fill with frogs, insects, and salamanders — then dry up in summer, return in the fall, and freeze over in winter. Through lyrical text and stunning cut-paper collage illustrations, young readers are invited to observe, wonder, and connect with nature’s rhythm.
Perfect for budding naturalists, classroom read-alouds, and outdoor learning, The Noisy Puddle celebrates the beauty of seasonal cycles and the fascinating creatures that depend on these fleeting wetland worlds.
Why ODSS Recommends It:
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A beautiful introduction to vernal pools and wetland habitats
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Encourages curiosity, patience, and observation in young readers
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Lyrical writing and collage illustrations inspire wonder and connection to nature
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Ideal for STEM classrooms, environmental education, and family reading
Style #:
9781771475310
Sizing tip: We often use European sizing along with US sizing to help guide you to the right fit. In many cases, if you know your child's height, this actually can help guide you better than age. We did the work for you so you do not have to convert- use this chart to find their height. Outerwear is made to layer over clothes- getting this right should be all the work you need to do. When looking at boots, use current tennis shoe sizing. Boot sizes are in T (Toddler) and Y (Youth)- not by age.
CM |
Inches |
Feet |
80 |
31.5 |
2.6 |
90 |
35.4 |
3.0 |
92 |
36.2 |
3.0 |
98 |
38.5 |
3.2 |
100 |
39.3 |
3.3 |
104 |
40.9 |
3.4 |
110 |
43.3 |
3.6 |
116 |
45.6 |
3.8 |
120 |
47.2 |
3.9 |
122 |
48 |
4.0 |
128 |
50.4 |
4.2 |
130 |
51.2 |
4.3 |
134 |
52.7 |
4.4 |
140 |
55.1 |
4.6 |
146 |
57.4 |
4.8 |
150 |
59 |
4.9 |
152 |
59.8 |
5.0 |
