The Perfect Nest

mama of 7, we have been reading this for 10+ years to all of our children. I sent this to my brother-in-law who remembers us reading it! His son is so young but this is such a treasure to ready to all children all the time!!

Very sweet story!

Heard a 4-H member use this book for an interpretive reading competition. He did an exceptional reading and I fell in love with the book. Have since read the story to all ages amd they to appreciate it.Is also a timely pandemic story speaking to goals, recognizing each other, pivoting, and gratitude.

Reviewing children's picture books is a bit out of my league but this is a wonderful little book. Catherine Friend has turned out some excellent material for children and this is a wonderful example. The artwork by John Manders will intrigue any child and perfectly complements the story.The "stars" of this book are feline and fowl. Jack the cat wants an omelet but knows the egg precedes the omelet, the chicken comes before the egg, and first must be the nest. I'll leave it to the reader to follow the story and see what Jack gets. Along the way you will meet not only the chicken, but also a duck, and a goose. They speak just enough Spanish and French so that the young readers will have to translate a couple of words for their parents. Mom and Dad will be fascinated to learn that language is genetic in fowls."The Perfect Nest" will make a perfect gift. Gracias, Merci, Thank-ye; Ms. Friend.

This is one of my favorite books to give as a gift. It has a cute storyline, when read aloud, it affords the opportunity to use different voices and accents, and it holds a child's attention. The illustrations are cute and show some visual humor as well.I first came across the book in our local library and my son liked it so much, I bought it. I since have purchased several copies for baby and birthday gifts.I highly recommend it!

This was a favorite for all three of our boys. One piece of advice - really get into performing the book. This book was made to be read out-loud and with feeling. It's a great gift of a story.

I bought this book for my son after my Grandmother sent me the money because she had read a review and thought he would really like it. Both Barnes and Nobles stores in our areas (she lives in Arizon and I live in Texas) were sold out of them so I found it here. My son does like it and asks to read it every once in awhile, but he is only 2 so I think when he gets a little older he will like it even better. It is a cute little story and I think kids a little older will really like it.

Love, love, love this book. Purchased it for gifts and for my "grands" collection. Great read-aloud, wonderful illustrations and humorous, endearing story. A favorite!

This is a really cute book. The chicken (Spanish), duck (French) and goose (country) all have catch phrases that allow for funny voices during a read aloud. My kindergartens LOVED it and were laughing like crazy. We used it as in introduction to their “Can you build a nest?” STEM challenge.

One of my preferred bedtime stories for my kids. Funny accents, cute and heart warming story

Fantastic book, bought this years ago, but still a great book

Daughter likes the book

One of the best children's books!