Whose Nest Is This?

by Heidi Roemer

"Springtime is here. There is work to be done, as animal parents make nests for their young. Using pebbles, or woodchips, even mud, spit, and leaves-many creatures make nests…Whose nests are these?" So begins this spirited, rhyming, picture book that describes in riddle-form the many types of nests animals make, from the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to the imposing sea turtle. "There are mammals and reptiles and insects who nest. Birds, too, build unique nests that suit them the best. Some nests provide shelter, and some are for show, but the best nests are those in which young babies grow!"

Genres: Nonfiction, Art, Picture Books, Childrens, Nature, Birds

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 STARS
This is an enjoyable read. The pictures are cute while also being accurate representations of the creatures. It's fun to see all the different types of animals that build nests and the types of nests built. Not only does it cover birds (and the different sorts of nests, from the woven nests to mud nests to nesting-on-rocks) it includes mice, paper wasps, alligators and (my surprise favorite) the three-spined stickleback fish! There's a "fun-fact glossary" at the back but, alas, no Bibliography or resources. I also think it would have been more fun if the description of the nest and illustration of the nest were on one page with the question, "Whose nest is this?" then you'd need to turn the page to see the parents and the answer of what creature built it. As it is, the question is on the very same page as the picture of the parent (flamingo, alligator, what-have-you) so there really isn't any guessing involved which seems kind of disappointing. It's still worth checking out, though.

[Darleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice artwork from different animals nests!

[Peggy Archer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely verse and illustrations with the science edge for picture book readers. I have this one in my collection!

[Autumn Leonard-Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great picture book with all sorts of creatures that build nests, not just birds. Great illustrations and great rhythm in the writing. I highly recommend this book to animal loving kids.

[The Styling Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whose Nest is This? by Heidi Bee Roemer, illustrated by Connie McLennan - really interesting facts and beautiful illustrations guide you through introduction of different nests with a rhyme and reveal on each turning page. So beautiful and simple for discussion with students about homes, adaptations of different materials used in homes, and creatures surviving.

[Carrie Gelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rhyming riddles to guess each nest and who it belongs to. Lots of fun in a classroom setting. Such diversity in nests!

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent children's book on different birds and animals that build nests. Nice artwork.