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The nest that wren built / Randi Sonenshine ; illustrated by Anne Hunter.
"In the rhyming style of "The House That Jack Built," this poem about the care and specificity that Carolina wrens put into building a nest is at once tender and true to life. Papa and Mama Wren gather treasures of the forest, from soft moss for a lining to snakeskin for warding off predators. Randi Sonenshine's lilting stanzas, woven with accurate and unexpected details about Carolina wrens, and Anne Hunter's gentle, inviting illustrations reveal the mysterious lives of these birds and impart an appreciation for the wonder of the life cycles around us. Back matter includes a glossary and additional interesting facts about wrens. Nature lovers and poetry fans alike will be drawn to this lyrical picture book depicting how Carolina wrens build a nest for their young."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1536201537
- ISBN: 9781536201536
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes glossary and wren facts. |
| Target Audience Note: | 4-8 years. Preschool-Grade 3. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader LG 4.4 0.5 0.5 507300 |
| Awards Note: | A Junior Library Guild Selection. |
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| Subject: | Wrens > Juvenile fiction. Animals > Juvenile fiction. Stories in rhyme. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Community Library | E SON (Text) | 35610000968896 | HGHM Juvenile Easy Animals | Available | - |
Summary:
"In the rhyming style of "The House That Jack Built," this poem about the care and specificity that Carolina wrens put into building a nest is at once tender and true to life. Papa and Mama Wren gather treasures of the forest, from soft moss for a lining to snakeskin for warding off predators. Randi Sonenshine's lilting stanzas, woven with accurate and unexpected details about Carolina wrens, and Anne Hunter's gentle, inviting illustrations reveal the mysterious lives of these birds and impart an appreciation for the wonder of the life cycles around us. Back matter includes a glossary and additional interesting facts about wrens. Nature lovers and poetry fans alike will be drawn to this lyrical picture book depicting how Carolina wrens build a nest for their young."--
