Over and Under Over and Under the Park, (Hardcover)

<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>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><p></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>

• Over and Under Over and Under the Park, (Hardcover)
• Author: Kate Messner
• ISBN: 9781797231501
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-09-29
• Page Count: 64