The beautifully illustrated Over and Under books by Kate Messner explore precious ecosystems, landscapes, and the animals that call these places “home,” all over the world. From snowy terrains to the Everglades, to the rainforests and even the dirt beneath our feet, these books make an upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world’s natural habitats.
Chronicle Books has created an Author Study Guide about Kate with discussion questions and activities. Reading is Fundamental has support material for both Over and Under the Pond and Over and Under the Snow.
A prolific author of several series, Kate Messner’s website lists her titles as well as photos and Q&As for kids. You can also listen to her read aloud on her YouTube channel.
Use Sno-Isle Libraries resources to discover more about the “Over and Under” Series. NoveList has information about the series including title read-a-likes and Gale in Context: Elementary is ideal to search for more facts about the animals and ecosystems found in the books.
