From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient 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 and will spark the imaginations of children whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.

About the Author
Dianna Hutts Aston is the author of many books for children. In addition to writing for children, she manages her nonprofit foundation, The Oz Project, which provides inspirational hot air balloon experiences to children in orphanages, rural villages, and children with special needs, which encourage them to dream without limits. In addition, she has established an annual Teen Writers Workshop for underprivileged Mexican teens. She lives on an island off the coast of Texas. Visit her at www.diannahaston.com or www.theozproject.org. Sylvia Long is the illustrator of many bestselling books for children. Her detailed paintings are inspired by her love of animals and the outdoors. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband and their dogs, Jackson and Truman. Her previous books include An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy, in addition to Sylvia Long's Thumbelina, Sylvia Long's Mother Goose, and Snug as a Bug.Learn more about Sylvia Long at www.sylvia-long.com.

Awards
Commended for Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) (Nonfiction) 2015.



Book Information
ISBN 9781452127132
Author Dianna Hutts Aston
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Chronicle Books
Publisher Chronicle Books
Weight(grams) 470g
Dimensions(mm) 285mm * 235mm * 11mm