A Nest Is Noisy: (Nature Books for Kids, Children's Books Ages 3-5, Award Winning Children's Books) - Hardcover

by Dianna Hutts Aston (Author), Sylvia Long (Illustrator)

"Beautiful . . . an asset to science collections." --Booklist
A Junior Library Guild selection

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.

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.