A Day in a Forested Wetland

K-Gr 2—The splendid life of the forested wetland does not unwind—from sunrise to sunset, there are creatures moving about. The woodpecker starts the day by feeding its young high in the trees and the green darner follows suit as it catches mosquitos by the water. At noon, the aquatic insect caddisfly uses rocks and plants to protect its larval body. The rhyming text nimbly provides a glance into the life of a variety of birds, insects, and aquatic and land animals that live in this habitat. The large black text is enclosed in boxes that direct readers' eyes, and contrast nicely with the lush setting of the illustrations. Neidigh leaves no doubt about the swamped vegetation and busy life of the forested wetland; the colorful artwork depicts the vegetation, moisture, and dense fauna of this environment in a visually striking and informative way.