Exquisite wood carvings grace the pages of Michael McCurdy's alphabet picture book Walden Then and Now: An Alphabetical Tour of Henry Thoreau's Pond. A to Z, from ants to zypher, McCurdy notes specific chapters and paragraphs from Thoreau's Walden taking the simple concept of picture book to a whole new level suitable for an introduction to primary and secondary sources. Beyond the rhymes, McCurdy also provides insightful contrasts between the Walden of yesteryear and today's conservation efforts. The possibilities are endless for this short work which makes for a delightful walk around Walden Pond or an anchor text for your curriculum.
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