A Nest Is Noisy

Description

From the acclaimed duo Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests. From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rain-forest canopy, an incredible variety of nests is showcased here in great 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 imagination of children in a classroom reading circle as well as on a parent's lap.

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 Writer's 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'sThumbelina, Sylvia Long's Mother Goose, and Snug as a Bug. Learn more about Sylvia Long at www.sylvia-long.com.

Read just the big text or dive in deeper with the explanations and information on each page.--PopSugar This beautiful picture book will be an asset to science collections.-Booklist Will inspire so many children to open their eyes and look up at the trees - and down at their feet - to spot nests of all kinds.--Cool Mom Picks Your kids will start looking for nests everywhere!--Design Mom