What Kaitlyn Finds in the Lake

Kaitlyn loves exploring the lake near her mom's school. She quietly watches turtles, fish, birds, and even gets surprised by a giant splash she later learns might be a huge catfish. By staying still and quiet, she sees a deer and a beautiful blue heron up close. Kaitlyn also enjoys picnics and visiting a nearby flower field where butterflies dance. At the end of the day, she goes home excited to share all the creatures she discovered and looks forward to returning to the lake again. "What Kaitlyn Finds in the Lake by Jennifer Bonn is a warm, tender celebration of childhood curiosity and the quiet magic of the natural world. Bonn paints the lakeside setting with a soft, inviting touch. Children will delight in Kaitlyn's simple tools of exploration, a net for tiny turtles, a bowl for baby fish, and in her kind-hearted rule: observe, enjoy, and always let the creatures go." -- Katherine Stiltz, history teacher "What Kaitlyn Finds in the Lake is a wonderful reminder of how children connect with nature. As young Kaitlyn finds fish and turtles at the lake and picks flowers in the meadow, we are reminded of the sense of wonder we ourselves had once upon a time. Jennifer Bonn creates a vivid and enchanting world for young readers, which encourages them to set technology aside and wander outdoors for themselves and find amazing places and creatures." -- Donna Wood, English teacher "What Kaitlyn Finds in the Lake led me down a path of discovery with the adventure of a little girl, who spent time learning about nature, and bonding with her mother. It made me smile; I could feel the excitement of the little girl as she anticipated her next discovery and the love and care her mother had for her daughter. This book is a wonderful addition to Jennifer's children's books." -- Kimberly Tucker, aircraft mechanic