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The Best Nest (Beginner Books(R))
by
P.D. Eastman
Illus. in full color. Mr. and Mrs. Bird's search for a "better" nest leads them to some peculiar spots. "Funny."--School Library Journal....more
Library Binding, 72 pages
Published
September 12th 1968
by Random House Books for Young Readers
(first published July 12th 1968)
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(Bodhi - 4 stars) The main idea of this book is that two birds are looking for a nest. I liked it because they had to look and look for a nest and they found one eventually, and it was funny.
(Saskia - 5 stars) Mr. Bird sang a song and he was so happy because he loved his house. Mrs. Bird came home and told him to stop singing because she did not like their house. The whole book is about them trying to find a new nest, but then they find their old nest again. I would give this book five stars bec...more
(Saskia - 5 stars) Mr. Bird sang a song and he was so happy because he loved his house. Mrs. Bird came home and told him to stop singing because she did not like their house. The whole book is about them trying to find a new nest, but then they find their old nest again. I would give this book five stars bec...more
This is a rhyming book about Mr. and Mrs. Bird. Mr. Bird thinks they have the best nest, but Mrs. Bird disagrees, so they go on a journey to find a new home. They try living in a tree, a boot, a mailbox, a church steeple and a chimney, but unfortunately all are already taken. The two are separated after Mrs. Bird flew off in a frightened frenzy, but are reunited at their old nest. It turns out that their old home was perfect after all. The illustrations are very cute and are there to reinforce t...more
The Best Nest is better than P.D. Eastman's other classic children's book, Go, Dogs, Go! Nonetheless, it isn't in any way superlative. It's a modestly humorous story, with serviceable text and serviceable pictures. Competent, and nothing more. I think most adults reading it would have to conclude that this is not a work of love, not a work that meant much personally to the author, not a work of great thought nor effort nor inspiration, but more something that was quickly cranked out in a formula...more
May 09, 2013
Sharon
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5 of 5 stars
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My mom
There are some passages from 'classic' literature that are worth keeping alive, such as this one; from, The Best Nest by P.D. Easton, "I love my house, I love my nest, In all the world, My nest is best." Do you concur?," and, if not: might not you be the reason? Just asking? -Please pardon the grammar errors. Sometimes, wisdom transcends grammar. But I still think grammar mechanics are important.
I am sure that there are hundreds of how-to books that explain the goings-on of pregnancy. I found one that struck me by surprise. While reading The Best Nest to my four year old I discovered that P.D. Eastman hit the nail on the head when it comes to the touchy topic of pregnancy and mood swings. Thankfully, it looks like Mrs. Bird wasn't "with bird" for too long.
This is a great story about birds finding a new home. This would be a great story to teach kids about where different animals live and what their homes are like. It would only give them a sense of what different animals houses are like because there are only a few animal references and they do not go into great detail.Still, it could get kids thinking!
This book was about a bird who loved his nest, but the mother bird said it wasn't the best nest, because she thought her new nest was the best. She was wrong. Her old nest was best.
I liked this book. My favorite page is when they think a shoe is the best home, but then the green foot appeared and they flew away.
I liked this book. My favorite page is when they think a shoe is the best home, but then the green foot appeared and they flew away.
My kids love this book and it is enjoyable reading it out loud to them. It does contain the word "hate" several times, which is a word not allowed in our house and I feel not appropriate for a 2 and 4 year old.
I can't help but feel bad for the daddy bird because his wife is really mean, but my kids think it's funny!
I can't help but feel bad for the daddy bird because his wife is really mean, but my kids think it's funny!
A momma bird demands a better home for her egg to hatch in. The daddy bird looks high and low and encounters some danger. But I love how they realize the best place to be, no matter how fancy was one where they were all together and safe, that makes a home.
Themes--Family, home, safety,momma and baby.
Themes--Family, home, safety,momma and baby.
This book was fun but . . .
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Of course I read this a long time ago. But I got it on ... Saturday? To go with my new color Nook and read with my niece. Fun!
And ironic, considering my day today. Be happy with what you have. A lesson to be learned by all of us.
And ironic, considering my day today. Be happy with what you have. A lesson to be learned by all of us.
Text and illustrations are excellent. The story is charming. A bird-wife hates her home so she and the bird-husband go looking for a new one.
Nothing is right: hole in tree, boot, mailbox, nest on bell in steeple.
Bird-husband searches for wife. Where could she be? He looks down a chimney. He looks in a water barrel. He thinks a cat has eaten Mrs. Bird. He bumps into his old house, and there he finds Mrs. Bird.
Nothing is right: hole in tree, boot, mailbox, nest on bell in steeple.
Bird-husband searches for wife. Where could she be? He looks down a chimney. He looks in a water barrel. He thinks a cat has eaten Mrs. Bird. He bumps into his old house, and there he finds Mrs. Bird.
Jun 20, 2011
Laurel Wicke
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5 of 5 stars
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Our copy was so worn out with my first two that I will have to buy another for little Lincoln. Again, this book lends itself to very dramatic reading as well as accents. Oh, and a little singing, too.
I feel like P.D. Eastman deserves as many props as Dr. Seuss. That said, I don't love Dr. Seuss. I also don't like books that characterize lady wives as finicky jerks who always want nicer homes.
This was the first book that my daughter loved, so we have read it at least 100 times. She still takes it to bed with her sometimes. Books - the ultimate comfort.
It is a wonderful book to use for rhyming words, different place that different where a bird can put its nest and why, as well as different parts of a city.
Aug 01, 2011
Randie
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3 of 5 stars
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Mr. Bird loves his nest but Mrs. Bird wants a new nest, so they search everywhere. After several failed attempts they learn that their original nest is best.
Apr 24, 2011
Charlotte Osborn-bensaada
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4 of 5 stars
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A classic story of wanting something better and finding you already have it. Typically fun P.D. Eastman wordplay. Engaging for the 6 and under crowd.
One of my all-time favorite children's books. It has a great message about being happy with what you have and that bigger and better is not always best!
My absolute favorite children book. I can still remember when my grandmother used to read it to me; probably one of my very first memories!
This book is a classic, and one of my favorites from childhood. It is a book to read for a good moral learning- be happy with what you have!
I love my house. I love my nest. In all the world, my nest is best!
Ah! contentment, but it takes some trouble to achieve.
Ah! contentment, but it takes some trouble to achieve.
3 1/2 stars. The overall story arc is predictable, but the path there is creative and fun. I love Eastman's plots and art.
One of my all time favourite books as a child - if you're reading to a little one, ye gotta get this one
We are BIG fans of this book in our house. Great as a read aloud to younger children or as an easy reader.
I remember getting a subscription to receive 2 books a month in the mail as a kid and this was 1 of them
When Sean was adopted, this was a great book that I read often to him and the other kiddos.
I sunk myself in this book. The life lessons this book gives are priceless. The biggest lesson is this: Do not listen to your nagging wife! I think I speak for most men on this. What the bird should have done is re-model the birdhouse, put in a sports den and wet bar. Then his buds could come over and hang. The wife bird would have been wise to make snacks and keep the birdhouse clean. I hope the author writes a sequel to this book where the dad bird tells her to find her own place, then turns t...more
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Didn't appreciate some of the language..."fat" and "hate"...for my 3 year old, but he loves the book so I have easily changed the words when I read aloud.
Remain grateful for what you have before convincing yourself you need more.
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Philip Dey "Phil" Eastman was an American screenwriter, children's author, and illustrator. As an author, he is known primarily as P. D. Eastman. A protégé of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Eastman wrote many books for children, in his own distinct style under the Dr. Seuss brand of Random House, many of which were in the Beginner Books series.
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