Deep in the Swamp

by Donna M Bateman (Author) Brian Lies (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Set to the melody of "Over in the Meadow," readers will love reading, counting, and singing along with the creatures that live in the swamp. Count from one otter pup and his mother, two little turtles and their mama snapping turtle, three little chicks and their mother flame bird, all the way up to ten baby crayfish in their underwater den.

With lush illustrations from the award-winning Brian Lies, the habitats come to life with vibrant color and detail, as they show all the plants and animals that make the swamp their home.

For more advanced readers, backmatter includes fun facts about all the flora and fauna named in this story, set in the Okefenokee Swamp.
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Kirkus Review - Children

"Delightful as a read-aloud, a counting book or an introduction to the ecosystem for young naturalists. (Picture book/nonfiction. 4-8)" -- Kirkus


Booklist

"Throughout the book, colorful acrylic paintings precisely delineate the flora and fauna of the Okefenokee. A sprightly read-aloud choice for science units on swamps." — Carolyn Phelan

Publishers Weekly

"An attractive introduction to an exotic locale. Ages 3-6. "(Feb.)" Copyright 2007 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.

School Library Journal

"This appealing title is a perfect combination of text and art." --Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA" Copyright 2007 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Donna M Bateman
Donna Bateman is the author of DEEP IN THE SWAMP and OUT ON THE PRAIRIE. She lives in Bridgeton, Missouri.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781570915963
Lexile Measure
820
Guided Reading Level
M
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Publication date
February 20, 2007
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV009030 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Counting & Numbers
JUV002000 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General
Library of Congress categories
Counting
Swamp animals
Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.)
Swamp plants
Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize
Winner 2008 - 2008
Delaware Diamonds Award
Nominee 2008 - 2009

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