Elliot and the Osprey Nest

By Ingrid Simunic, Viktoria Skakandi (Illustrator), Andrea Vrabelova (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Elliot's Adventures series

A boy's summer changes when he bonds with a family of ospreys.

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48 pages· 1,000 words· Est. 12 min read

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Bookroo's summary

In Sag Harbor, young Elliot's summer takes a turn when he discovers an osprey nest. Armed with binoculars, he becomes a secret observer, but soon finds himself drawn into the lives of these majestic birds. When an unexpected opportunity arises, Elliot must decide how far he'll go to help his feathered friends. Will his curiosity and compassion lead to a lasting bond? This heartwarming tale invites children to explore the wonders of nature and the importance of kindness, as Elliot learns the delicate balance of observing and aiding wildlife.

From the publisher

As book one of the Elliot’s Adventures Series, you get to meet our animal-loving hero, Elliot. He notices an osprey nest on the shores of Sag Harbor, and his plans for summer change. Now, Elliot spends his days observing the family of osprey through his brand new binoculars. He is just a secret observer until, one day, he has the chance to help and forms a bond with the tiny family of ospreys. This funny and unpredictable story is suitable for children of almost all ages. It teaches them to be more curious to learn about the amazing lives of animals and how they relate to our own. In it, Elliot shows young readers how to be kind to wild animals and stay out of their way, only helping when it’s absolutely necessary.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Words: 1,000
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Early Reader

Themes & topics

Books about baby animals Books about birds Books about the environment Books about science and nature

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Two things to learn from nature are self-confidence and trusting your instinct. The osprey, for example, relies on its instinct to survive and perhaps that is one of the reasons we admire them as we long for their confidence.

Any other things come to your mind?

Do you like spending your free time in nature? What are some ways nature inspires you?

Have you seen an osprey nest?

Do you like to read books about animals?

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