Book #1
A Nest for Celeste
Written and illustrated by Henry Cole
8 - 12
Reading
age
352
Page
count
Feb 21, 2012
Publication
date
Paperback
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$7.59
Summary
A fanciful history lesson for middle graders, featuring a charming mouse named Celeste.Celeste is a mouse who is looking for a home. Is it nestled in the toe of a warm boot? In the shirt pocket of Celeste’s new friend Joseph? Or is home the place deep inside Celeste’s heart, where friendships live?Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of black-and-white drawings, A Nest for Celeste is a short novel that tells the story a mouse living in the 1800s and his friendship with John James Audubon’s young apprentice. While enjoying this sweet amd appealing story, young readers will also learn about nineteenth-century plantation life and the famous naturalist who was known for his paintings of birds and American wildlife.
Nest for Celeste Series
Published from 2012 - 2020
2 booksPaperback
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Paperback
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| Year | # | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | A Nest for Celeste | 352 |
| 2020 | 2 | Another Quest for Celeste | 288 |
The Creative Behind the Books
Author & Illustrator
Henry Cole was a celebrated science teacher for many years before turning his talents to children’s books. He has worked on over one hundred fifty books for children, including his own Unspoken, Big Bug, A Nest for Celeste, Jack’s Garden, Brambleheart, and On Meadowview Street. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You can visit Henry online at www.henrycole.net.
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