Carpenter's Helper

By Sybil Rosen, Camille Garoche (Illustrator)

A girl discovers a bird's nest in her bathroom, leading to unexpected lessons in nature and care.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 312 ratings

40 pages· 942 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Renata is excited about her bathroom renovation, dreaming of bubble castles. But when she finds a nest with four eggs on a shelf, her plans change. As the wrens build their home, Renata learns the delicate balance of nature and the joy of helping others. With her gentle guidance, the baby birds prepare to take their first flight. Will Renata's unexpected guests find their wings? Discover the heartwarming journey of a girl, a nest, and the wonders of nature unfolding in the most unexpected place.

From the publisher

A warm, wonderful picture book that gently reminds us of the importance of respecting our natural world and highlights the joys and rewards of helping others. Join a girl as she helps a mama and papa bird build a nest in her bathroom, hatch their eggs, and teach their babies to fly away. Renata and her Papi are hard at work at renovating their bathroom. Renata can’t wait to build castles of bubbles in the deep, old-fashioned bathtub. But one morning, she finds dried leaves and pine needles heaped on a shelf in the corner. How did they get there? She soon realizes that a bird has built a nest on the shelf, and inside it are four rosy eggs! Weeks pass, and Renata watches as the wrens come and go, building a home in her bathroom… until, one day, with a little help from Renata, the birds are ready to fly.

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