The Old Pond Slums

About the Book

In the Old Pond slums, the most talkative toad is the king. He's constantly chomping his gums, but when the old toad suddenly croaks, the pond slums become silent. Then the smallest frog in the pond bravely begins speaking from the king’s lily pad. Because of the courage of this tiny frog, the pond slums are alive and hopping with all the frogs joining in. You, too, are invited to join in by sharing this story and your story in the Old Pond slums.

About the Author

Daniel Silverhawk has been writing poetry since 1984 and is excited to introduce you to the animal kingdom in his 'Once Upon a Time' poetry series. In this series, Daniel describes the lives of different creatures in a unique fashion that helps us to see ourselves in a better light.Explore the world through the lives of different creatures around you and learn how to build your self-esteem and overcome adversity.Daniel lives in Houston, Texas where he enjoys reading, writing, and music.