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by Dianna Hutts Aston (Author), Sylvia Long (Illustrator)
"Beautiful . . . an asset to science collections." --Booklist
A Junior Library Guild selection
Now in paperback! From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests.
From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rainforest canopy, an incredible variety of nests are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts, sparking their imaginations whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.
EVERYONE LOVES NESTS: The perfect book for amateur naturalists, nature lovers, and armchair travelers for whom birds and animals, and their nests, hold a special place in the heart.
EVERYONE LOVES THIS SERIES!:An Egg Is Quiet
"A delight for budding naturalists of all stripes, flecks, dots, and textures." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Will inspire kids to marvel." --Booklist
A Junior Library Guild Premiere selection
One of Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids A Butterfly Is Patient
"Both eye-catching and informative." --School Library Journal, starred review
"A lovely mix of science and wonder." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Stunning." --Library Media Connection, starred review
An ALA Notable Children's Book
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students Grades K-12
An NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts A Rock Is Lively
"A visual and verbal feast." --Boston Globe
"Eye-catching and eye-opening." --School Library Journal, starred review
An IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection A Seed Is Sleepy
"Will stretch children's minds and imaginations." --School Library Journal, starred review
An IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection
Perfect for:
- Parents, teachers, librarians, in-school educators, and homeschoolers
- Preschool, kindergarten, and emerging readers with an interest in nature, wildlife, and life science
- Anyone interested in learning more about the planet we inhabit
- Gift giving in an Easter basket or for any special occasion
- Spring break and end-of-school summer reads
- Fans of Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt and others in the Over and Under series
Author Biography
Dianna Hutts Aston has written many bestselling children's books inspired by her awe for the wonders of nature. She lives in the Texas Hill Country, where she is a student of wildflower seed harvesting and viticulture, a caregiver, and a chauffeur.
Sylvia Long is the illustrator of many award-winning books for children that have sold more than 2.5 million copies. Her detailed paintings are inspired by her love of animals and the outdoors. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
