The Best Nest
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1968 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Best Nest

Written by P.D. Eastman

Part of the I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books series

A bird couple searches for the perfect nest to raise their new baby.

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64 pages· 739 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Mr. and Mrs. Bird embark on a whimsical quest to find the perfect nest. Their journey takes them to unexpected places, each more peculiar than the last. As they explore, they begin to wonder if the ideal home might be the one they left behind. Will they find what they're looking for, or is the answer closer than they think? This delightful tale, filled with humor and charm, invites young readers to discover the joy of reading through simple words and vibrant illustrations, sparking curiosity and imagination in every turn of the page.

From the publisher

Mr. and Mrs. Bird search for a place to build a new nest only to discover their old one is better.

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
739
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
440L
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about contentmentBooks about nestsBooks about familiesBooks about homes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
19847
Publication
Published
July 28, 1968
First published
July 12, 1968
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394800516

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