Over and Under the Park

<P><B>Celebrate the diversity and biodiversity of Central Park in this fascinating exploration of urban parks, from the </B><I><B>New York Times</B></I><B> bestselling author and award-winning illustrator of the beloved Over and Under</B><I><B> </B></I><B>series!</B></P><P>Part of the acclaimed nature book series that includes <I>Over and Under the Pond</I>, <I>Over and Under the Coral Reef</I>, and <I>Over and Under the Snow</I>, this volume follows four different families as they explore the four seasons of Central Park in New York City.</P><P>Over the park, children soar on swings while dragonflies hover and dart. Blackbirds trill octaves above a cellist’s deeply moving melody. And under the park, where earthworms wiggle in the soil and tadpoles nibble on algae, there waits a whole population of painted turtles and woolly bear caterpillars, of fluffy raccoons and chipmunks whose cheeks are stuffed with seeds. Welcome each new season with a new sense of community—of families, friends, and wildlife—over and under the park.</P><P>ENCHANTING AND EDUCATIONAL: A charming story and dazzling illustrations invite readers of all ages to explore and learn about urban parks, with spaces where people and animals can coexist, and there's even a double-gatefold to capture this big, beautiful community!</P><P>ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MADE WONDERFUL: Preservation of our wilderness—even within our towns and cities—is essential, and this book makes a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world's natural habitats and ecosystems.</P><P>GREAT SET OF NATURE BOOKS FOR KIDS: Acclaimed author and artist Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal have made dozens of beloved and critically acclaimed books. The entire <I>Over and Under</I> series—including Snow, Garden, Pond, Rainforest, Canyon, Waves, Wetland, Coral Reef, and more to come—is a joy to read and a wonderful addition to any classroom or home library.</P><P>Perfect for:</P><ul><li>Fans of the <I>Over and Under</I> series </li><li>Visitors, supporters, and dedicated users of New York’s Central Park</li><li>Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a book about nature to share with kids</li><li>Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking beautiful nonfiction books with STEM content</li><li>Anyone seeking a distinctive gift for an animal- or nature-loving child</li></ul>