A Nest for Celeste: A Story About Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home

Henry Cole

Feb 2010 · Nest for Celeste Book 1 · Harper Collins

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

Tbh I would rate it higher if I could I have a signed physical copy of this book and it's one of my favorite books ever. I've read it multiple times and it keeps getting better Everytime I read it

This book is great for 5 gread readers. Or just for fun. This book makes me fill like I am in the book. So u should read it and share it with other people

I read this book in 5th grade and i loved it ! Im in 6th now ! This book is a brilliant adventure for a little mouse ! And the illustrations are beautiful ! I hope you enjoy !

About the author

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.