Awards
- Commended for Florida Book Award (Children's Literature) 2010
- Short-listed for Grand Canyon Reader Award (Intermediate) 2012
- Short-listed for North Carolina Children's Book Award (Junior Book) 2011
Overview
A fanciful history lesson for middle graders, featuring a charming mouse named Celeste. Celeste is a mouse who is looking for a home. Is it nestled in the toe of a warm boot? In the shirt pocket of Celeste's new friend Joseph? Or is home the place deep inside Celeste's heart, where friendships live? Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of black-and-white drawings, A Nest for Celeste is a short novel that tells the story a mouse living in the 1800s and his friendship with John James Audubon's young apprentice. While enjoying this sweet amd appealing story, young readers will also learn about nineteenth-century plantation life and the famous naturalist who was known for his paintings of birds and American wildlife.
Full Product Details
Author: Henry Cole ,
Henry Cole
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: Collins
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 14.10cm
, Height: 3.10cm
, Length: 18.10cm
Weight: 0.456kg
ISBN: 9780061704116
ISBN 10: 0061704113
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 23 February 2010
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
""With a twist of a pencil nub and a turn of a phrase, Henry Cole brings Audubon to life on the page; the story of tender Celeste will charm the naturalist and fantasist alike."" - Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked and Matchless ""I have long been an admirer of Henry Cole's contribution to children's literature. With this first novel, he weaves a tale that, in addition to his delightful illustrations, has all the best ingredients--a sense of history, time-honored themes, and just the right amount of imagination."" - Julie Andrews, author of Mandy, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, and Little Bo ""A rare gift: a novel with artwork as whole and vital as a picture book's."" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ""The softly shaded pencil drawings bring the story to life through Cole's exceptional ability to imbue animals with personality."" - ALA Booklist ""Evocative illustrations, compelling characters, and thoughtful reflections on the nature of home combine to powerful effect."" - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Author Information
Henry Cole was a celebrated science teacher for many years before turning his talents to children's books. He has worked on nearly one hundred and fifty books for children, including Unspoken, Big Bug, A Nest for Celeste, Jack's Garden, and On Meadowview Street. Henry loves being outside, where he can sketch and write. His favorite sound is the first robin song of the spring. You can visit him online at www.henrycole.net. Henry Cole was a celebrated science teacher for many years before turning his talents to children's books. He has worked on nearly one hundred and fifty books for children, including Unspoken, Big Bug, A Nest for Celeste, Jack's Garden, and On Meadowview Street. Henry loves being outside, where he can sketch and write. His favorite sound is the first robin song of the spring. You can visit him online at www.henrycole.net.
