And So They Build

by Bert Kitchen

"A fascinating glimpse of some of the architectural wonders to be found within the animal world and a welcome addition to . . . natural-history collections." — Booklist

Bert Kitchen takes readers into the extraordinary world of animal behavior with descriptions of twelve astonishing architects and explanations of why and how they build their marvelous structures.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Nonfiction, Science, Birds, Childrens, Nature

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1993

About the author

Bert Kitchen has illustrated more than seventeen books for children. He has worked as an animator, textile designer, fine artist, and commercial artist. He lives and works in London.

Reviews

[Ellina Anisimova]

This book illustrates the process that animals go through when building homes or ways to trap food. On one side is a narrative of what each animal does and on the other side is an illustration. This book shows what animals do to survive in the wild in an interactive and eye-catching way.

[Maria Hrickova]

3,5

[Phil]

A great factual telling for kids of animals that build homes and nests. Very good art, too!

[Cindy]

a lovely book that tells kids all about nest builders. Great info on the different materials they use and the amazing ways nest are built . . . elaborate woven homes, piles of sticks, hidden burrows - all amazing. Not so great for story time, but we had fun talking about the birds and the nests they build.

[Tony]

And So They Build is a child’s introduction to construction by animals. Bert Kitchen provides 12 short descriptions of animal architects (mammals, birds, fish, and insects), along with 12 beautiful illustrations. This short book is a good buy for parents of small children.

[Theresa]

about animals and building their own world, how they change and use nature to make something

[Chloe]

Such a lovely children's book, and one likely to inspire new bird-watchers. I always like it when children's books inspire kids to like science, rather than fear it.