You Nest Here With Me

Written by Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple · Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

A mother soothes her child to sleep, echoing the comfort of bird nests.

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28 pages· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

A mother gently tucks her child into bed, weaving tales of birds nestled safely with their mothers. As she whispers, "you nest here with me," the child drifts into a peaceful slumber. This poetic bedtime story, enriched with enchanting illustrations, captures the warmth and security of a mother's love, inviting young readers to dream alongside the cozy bird families. Will the soothing refrain lull them into a world of dreams? Discover the magic of bedtime in this tender ode to sleepy children and baby birds alike.

From the publisher

Now available in a board book edition, this lyrical bedtime book is an ode to baby birds everywhere and to sleepy children, safe in their beds. As a mother describes how different species of birds nest, secure and cozy with their mama birds, she tucks her own child into bed with the soothing refrain – “you nest here with me” – easing her little one and readers alike to slumber. Accompanied by beautiful artwork by award-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet, mother and daughter Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple have combined their poetry writing and love of birding in this board book that is sure to become a bedtime classic.

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