A collection of poems that provide a look at some of the animals, insects, and plants that are found in ponds, with accompanying information about each.

The classic poem is retold as a tale from under the sea.

"Poetry and children belong together, and for a long time, the music and playfulness of verse wove itself through children's days and lives. Beastly Verse aims to help return the wonder of poetry to children's lives through sixteen exquisitely illustrated poems, four of which have the surprise and pleasure of being foldouts. Consisting of playful as well as powerfully memorable poems, Beastly Verse transports the reader into a richly worded world...