About this item
Nature lovers and poetry fans alike will be drawn to this lyrical picture book depicting how Carolina wrens build a nest for their young.This is the bark, snippets of twine,spidery rootlets, and needles of pinethat shape the nest that Wren built. In the rhyming style of "The House That Jack Built," this poem about the care and specificity that Carolina wrens put into building a nest is at once tender and true to life. Papa and Mama Wren gather treasures of the forest, from soft moss for a lining to snakeskin for warding off predators. Randi Sonenshine's lilting stanzas, woven with accurate and unexpected details about Carolina wrens, and Anne Hunter's gentle, inviting illustrations reveal the mysterious lives of these birds and impart an appreciation for the wonder of the life cycles around us. Back matter includes a glossary and additional interesting facts about wrens.
About the Author
Randi Sonenshine grew up exploring the magical world of forests, streams, and ponds in a pair of trusty tennis shoes and a red canoe. Through her books, she hopes to nurture in young readers, writers, and thinkers an appreciation and wonder of the natural world. Her debut picture book, The Nest that Wren Built, appeared on many notable lists, including the 2021 Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the year, the Chicago Public Library's 2020 Best Informational Books for Younger Readers, and the National Aquarium's favorite conservation-themed books. In addition to writing for children, Randi is a literacy specialist and instructional coach in northwest Georgia, where she lives with her husband and two sons. She does her best writing accompanied by birdsong and a good pot of Earl Grey tea. Learn more about Randi and her books on her website, www.randisonenshine.com, on Twitter @rsonenshine, and on Instagram @randisonenshine.
