About this item
On a summer night by a small pond, all seems still. But a closer look reveals a world of activity - mayflies dart, beetles dive, frogs spring, skunks shuffle, and owls swoop. As a young girl watches, the circle of life unfolds. Betsy Franco's rhythmic, cumulative text makes this a lively read-aloud, and rich, luminous paintings by Stefano Vitale capture the bold beauty of nature. Young readers will be inspired to journey into their own backyards and discover the wonder of the living, breathing world around them.
About the Author
Award winning author Betsy Franco has written over 80 books. These include two novels illustrated by her son Tom Franco, Naked and Metamorphosis, Junior Year; picture books; and poetry collections. She also compiled four award-winning anthologies of teen poetry.
Currently, both her novels are being made into films. Her son James Franco produced Metamorphosis, and Todd Traina Productions/Red Rover Films is producing Naked, for which she wrote the script.
Betsy acted in James' films (Broken Tower) and played James' mother on General Hospital. She teaches Acting on Film to teens at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre where she is artist in residence.
Betsy graduated from Stanford in Studio Art, got her masters at Lesley University in education. Her sons inspire her with their fearless creativity.
