Wren's Nest

By Heidi Stemple, Eugenia Nobati (Illustrator)

A city move challenges Wren's love for birdwatching until a new nest brings unexpected joy.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Wren's world changes when her family moves to the city, leaving behind the meadow's birdsong. In a sea of pigeons, she and Grandpa find hope in a phoebe nest above their porch. As they witness new life unfold, Wren discovers that nature's wonders can thrive anywhere. This heartwarming tale of family bonds and unexpected discoveries invites readers to explore the beauty of life and the anticipation of new beginnings.

From the publisher

Wren’s Nest is an intergenerational picture book about love, birds, and new life from author Heidi Stemple and illustrator Eugenia Nobati. When Wren was born, Grandpa put a wren box just outside the window of her tiny room. When she was a baby, the wrens sang her to sleep. Each spring, Wren and Grandpa watched the birds bringing sticks and grasses to the box and listened when the babies squealed for their dinner. When Wren’s family moves to the city, she misses birdwatching in the meadow. Their new home has an extra bedroom, but the only birds she can see are pigeons. Lots of pigeons. But when Wren and her grandpa discover a phoebe nest in the rafters above their porch, they get a front-row seat to the miracle of new life–both in nature and in their own home. With ecological backmatter about what to do if you find a bird’s nest and other birdwatching resources, this gorgeously illustrated picture book explores the sweet relationship between grandfather and granddaughter, as well as the anticipation of a new arrival.

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