The Best Nest

P.D. Eastman

Dec 2010 · Sold by Random House Books for Young Readers

About this ebook

In this charming P. D. Eastman classic, Mr. and Mrs. Bird's search for a "better" nest leads them to some peculiar spots.

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

Ratings and reviews

I've loved this book ever since I was very young. I'm 50 and it's still my favorite! I guess that's why I'm a bird lover today! Now I want to get it for my granddaughter!

One of my childhood favorites!!!! My mother would sing it to me, a tune I'll never forget. So much nostalgiais is wrapped up in this book the only thing I can do is share it with my niece and nephew (and occasionally read and sing it to myself).

Minda says it was sad and happy and that's why she liked it.

About the author

P. D. Eastman was an author-illustrator who created many children’s books, including Are You My Mother?, Go, Dog. Go!, and The Best Nest. Trained at the National Academy of Design, he enlisted in the army in 1943 and was assigned to the Signal Corps Film Unit—which was headed by Theodor Geisel, who would eventually become known to the world as Dr. Seuss. After Geisel later approached him to write for his new Beginner Book series at Random House, Eastman published his first book, Sam and the Firefly. Since then, Random House has sold more than 30 million books by P. D. Eastman, and he has become one of the most beloved children’s book authors in the world.