Published by Chronicle Books
Summary: Why is a nest noisy? Because of the life being nurtured inside of it. Nests are made of an almost infinite range of materials, from millions of interlocking army ants to the hardened saliva of a swiftlet (whose nest is used to make birds’ nest soup). And nests aren’t just for birds. Alligators, platypuses, orangutans, and others make nests, too. Each two page spread has a statement about what a nest is (“A nest is neighborly”, “A nest is hidden”, etc.), followed by a paragraph or two explaining this statement, all gorgeously illustrated with exquisitely detailed watercolors. The front endpapers show all the nests described in the book, and the back ones display all the animals that inhabit them. Ages 5-10
Pros: This award-winning team has produced beautiful nonfiction books about eggs, seeds, butterflies, and rocks. The writing and illustrations ensure that readers will gain a wonder and appreciation of the world around them.
Cons: There is a lot of information for younger readers. They might appreciate this book more if read over several sessions rather than all at once.