FICTION

A Nest Is Noisy

by Dianna Hutts ASTON
illus. by Sylvia Long. 40p. Chronicle. 2015. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781452127132. LC 2013047998.
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K-Gr 3—Beginning with the front endpapers, readers see a variety of nests, some familiar, like that of the honeybee, but others more likely unfamiliar, like that of the ovenbird, dusky scrubfowl, and orangutan. The back endpapers depict the animals that occupy these nests. The written text and the illustrations work together seamlessly. The main idea on each spread is written in large cursive font, while smaller supporting details appear in smaller print. The language is rich with words that appeal to the senses, accompanied by gorgeous, detailed watercolors of the various nests.
VERDICT An excellent choice for units about animal homes and behavior.
Reviewed by Myra Zarnowski, City University of New York
Gorgeously designed and illustrated with beautiful, informative watercolors, this book introduces the nests of all kinds of animals, from the tiny bee hummingbird to orangutans. However, because of the broad scope, the text raises more questions than it answers. Flaws (see the inclusion at the back of the organ-pipe mud dauber not mentioned in the text) makes it best for browsing.
, May 01, 2015

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