A Home Is a Nest

Written & illustrated by Emma Carlisle

Discover the universal warmth of home through human and animal worlds.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where home is more than a place, a couple welcomes their new baby, mirroring the tender care found in nature. Through enchanting watercolor scenes, explore animals nurturing their young, building nests, and singing lullabies. This heartwarming journey captures the shared rhythms of life, offering a comforting embrace for new and expecting parents. What does home truly mean across different worlds?

From the publisher

Perfect for new or expecting parents, this glowing tribute to the welcoming and care of little ones mirrors our human world with the animal world. Home is not just a place, but a feeling–a feeling of comfort, love, and stability. As gorgeous watercolor illustrations depict a couple welcoming home their new baby, Emma Carlisle brings young readers into the homes of animals building nests, feeding babies, singing little ones to sleep, and settling in for the night. Exploring the concept of homes and families in nature, this stunning picture book quietly and tenderly captures the rhythms of life that all creatures share. In a large format made for snuggling and sharing, A Home Is a Nest is the perfect gift for new or expecting parents.

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