Common Sense Media Review
By Mary Eisenhart
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Colorful, engaging intro to bird life packed with science.
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What's the Story?
WHAT'S INSIDE A BIRD'S NEST? offers a colorful, engaging introduction to birds around the world -- what they look like, how they live, and why they're so important. Little kids, big kids, and adults will be drawn in by the lively pictures and fascinating facts -- like the tailorbird, native to Asia, who stitches up leaves into a protective pouch for its next egg, or the kiwi, who lays one egg a year, and it's almost as big as she is. There's lots of science, with a look at life cycles, the development of the baby bird in the egg and its life stages once it hatches, and lots more. There's also a page with suggestions for bird-related activities and further reading.
Is It Any Good?
Rachel Ignotofsky's science-packed deep dive into the bird kingdom offers a raft of rewards to kids and adults alike, from its lively, enticing illustrations to a wealth of fascinating facts. What's Inside a Bird's Nest? is a book for a lifetime of return visits, as little kids first drawn in by the colorful illustrations and details about birds and their doings will be back many times over the years to learn more.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about birds -- and books about them. What was the most interesting thing you found out in What's Inside a Bird's Nest?
Have you ever found a bird's nest when you were outdoors? Where was it? What did it look like? What kind of bird do you think lived there?
What kind of birds live in your neighborhood? Have you ever been in a different place and seen different kinds of birds? Where was it and what birds did you see?
What are you most curious about when it comes to birds and nests now that you've read all about them? Why is it important to be curious about the natural world?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Rachel Ignotofsky
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : STEM
- Character Strengths : Curiosity , Perseverance
- Book type : Non-Fiction
- Publisher : Crown Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : March 5, 2024
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 4 - 7
- Number of pages : 48
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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