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A Home is a Nest is a beautiful gift book, exploring the concept of 'homes' and 'family' in nature, from the cosiness of winter dens, to the arrival of spring and bird's first flight. Drawing parallels between the way animals care for their babies to how humans look after their own, this stunning book is made for snuggling and sharing, with a gentle narrative that's perfect to read aloud at bedtime. This is the perfect gift for those entering the precious early days of parenthood, by award-winning artist and Waterstone's Prize shortlister, Emma Carlisle.

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9781800786103

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Gorgeous -- Check 'Em Out Books * Tom Griffiths * A heartwarming celebration of the precious early days of parenthood and the love between parent and child. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post * This book is mindful, filled with nature, lyrical, dreamy and hopelessly enchanting and we know it will be well received if you buy it for any new parent. * Mini Travellers * This beautiful book captures the precious early days of parenthood and speaks to the surge of love parents feel for their new baby as they welcome them home. Drawing parallels with nature, it conjures a sense of belonging and security within the family. * Juno Magazine * The rhyming narrative takes young readers gently through the seasons, and the illustrations provide clues about nature's activities, usually hidden from view from us all but on full display in the book, thanks to the artist's gentle illustrations. * BooksForTopics 2025-2026 Preschool Group List *

Gorgeous -- Check 'Em Out Books * Tom Griffiths * A heartwarming celebration of the precious early days of parenthood and the love between parent and child. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post * This book is mindful, filled with nature, lyrical, dreamy and hopelessly enchanting and we know it will be well received if you buy it for any new parent. * Mini Travellers *

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Emma Carlisle (Author, Illustrator) Emma Carlisle is a highly acclaimed illustrator and artist, living in Plymouth, UK. She graduated in 2011 from University of Plymouth with a First Class Hons in Illustration, and in 2014 from the Cambridge School of Art with an MA in Children's Book Illustration. She is also a lecturer in Children's Illustration at the University of Plymouth. In 2022, Emma's book What Do You See When You Look At A Tree? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Prize. In 2015, her first book Lion Practice was nominated for the Kate Greenaway and the Klaus Flugge Prize. In 2013, Emma was also Highly Commended for the Macmillan Book Prize.

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