{"product_id":"over-and-under-the-park-9781797231501","title":"Over and Under the Park","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the diversity and biodiversity of Central Park in this fascinating exploration of urban parks, from the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author and award-winning illustrator of the beloved Over and Under\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eseries!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the acclaimed nature book series that includes \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Pond\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Coral Reef\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e, this volume follows four different families as they explore the four seasons of Central Park in New York City. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eENCHANTING 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eENVIRONMENTAL 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGREAT 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 \u003ci\u003eOver and Under\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of the \u003ci\u003eOver and Under\u003c\/i\u003e series \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisitors, supporters, and dedicated users of New York's Central Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a book about nature to share with kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers, educators, and librarians seeking beautiful nonfiction books with STEM content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone seeking a distinctive gift for an animal- or nature-loving child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797231501\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.25h x 8.25w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/10\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kate Messner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52934040322229,"sku":"9781797231501","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/over-and-under-the-park-9781797231501","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}