A Home Is a Nest

Perfect for new or expecting parents, this glowing tribute to the welcoming and care of little ones mirrors our human world with the animal world.

Home is not just a place, but a feeling—a feeling of comfort, love, and stability. As gorgeous watercolor illustrations depict a couple welcoming home their new baby, Emma Carlisle brings young readers into the homes of animals building nests, feeding babies, singing little ones to sleep, and settling in for the night. Exploring the concept of homes and families in nature, this stunning picture book quietly and tenderly captures the rhythms of life that all creatures share. In a large format made for snuggling and sharing, A Home Is a Nest is the perfect gift for new or expecting parents.This is a lovely representation of the changes during a year in a specific place. This would be a wonderful title to have on hand for new parents. It could work as a ­lesson on noticing the birth and growth that goes on all around.
—School Library JournalEmma Carlisle is the highly acclaimed author-illustrator of What Do You See When You Look at a Tree?, which was short-listed for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize; Time Runs Like a River; and Lion Practice, which was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Klaus Flugge Prize. Emma Carlisle lives in England.