Nest (Classic Board Books)

What a perfect book to welcome the return of the robins after our long, cold winter. In Nest, author and illustrator Jorey Hurley, has created a lovely book that outlines the year of a robin family, beginning with the parents, a nest and their egg. After the egg hatches a tiny, hungry baby bird is born, the parents feed it, teach it to fly and to fend for itself. As the seasons change, the illustrations beautifully reflect their changes. The baby bird then comes full circle one year later returning to the area, finding a mate and building their own nest, repeating the life cycle.There is only one word on each page, but that is all that is really needed engage a young child and talk about what the birds are doing as you turn each page. The illustrations are crisp, and beautiful. A truly amazing debut book that will please young children and adults alike, as they follow the journey of the robin and the change of the seasons.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Sweet pictures and story, with soft colors, uncluttered pages, and few words, this was purchased for a friend with a robin theme for her new baby, and she was very pleased. It came with a mark on the cover, which did show...the cover is cream. I tried to clean it as best I could and gave it anyway. There was no time to exchange it, as the shower was the next day. I would have loved to see it come shrink-wrapped, with such a light cover. This does not, however, take away, or reflect badly on the author or printer. The book was adorable!

After reading Sheepish, by Catherine Friend, I decided that books about nests were just what my 21 month old Great Granddaughter needed to spike her interest in things of Natural History, (she is already a great mud student).Nest is clear and easily understood by the toddler crowd. Questions are being asked in a language I do not yet understand very well, but my answers seem to satisfy and prompt more questions. This is good.Catherine Friend's The Perfect Nest is for the two-and-a-half to three crowd, and I am on the lookout for a good tweener book. Any suggestions?

The crisp, detailed yet simple in the best way, and colorful illustrations paired with a single yet completely perfect word on each page create a compelling story as well as a work of art. My 17 month old, my 4.5 year old, and their grown up parents all love this book equally. It is a favorite at bed time (every night since it arrived) and I have already ordered it for future baby gifts and birthday presents. The illustrations are art worthy of hanging on the wall and the story is touching and engaging. Possibly the best new children's book of the year!

In a world of so much noise, this beautiful, elegant book is a lovely respite. The pictures are wonderful, and appealed just as much to me as my 3 and 5 year old children. Read early in the day, the book allows room to explore and add to the story. Later in the day, the quiet, simplicity of the story and serenity of the illustrations are the perfect way to wind down before bedtime. We loved it so much, we bought an extra copy to keep at Grandma's house!

My granddaughter who is 2, loves the book!

Nest is a delightful book in both its simplicity and its beauty. Jorey Hurley's artwork captures the magic and wonder of watching a bird family nesting, just as if they were in the tree outside your window. Don't be surprised if your throat catches a little on the last page! This book is a perfect gift for the young children in your life, expectant moms doing their own "nesting," or anyone young at heart!

Great book for spring. Pages are beautiful images. Helped add a few new words to my 21 month old sons vocab!