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

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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins


Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2012


Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 23


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years, from customers


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    • Good read for nine and up.
Format: Paperback
Great story with wonderful illustrations!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2026 by Diane McDonald
    • A masterpiece that should win the Newbery Medal
Format: Hardcover
As someone who has loved the great anthropomorphizing stories - Kenneth Grahame, E.B.White, George Selden, Robert O'Brien, Tor Seidler etc - I was naturally drawn to this book when told about it. Having a young daughter named Celeste made it even more attractive. And finally, to discover that it was extensively illustrated with many double-page spreads used as backdrops to the text whetted my appetite even more. Couldn't resist, so I bought it. And what a good thing I did. This is a modern classic. It is utterly wonderful. The astonishing suite of drawings matches anything done by Garth Williams, Ernest Shepherd and Fred Marcellino, and the story manages deftly to avoid the all-too-easy sentimental drivel that so many 'animal stories' disintegrate into. Its natural history detailing is a delight, the recreation of Audubon's biography is effortlessly achieved and the sub-group of other animals is completely convincing. For a book of this nature, with the extraordinary amount of work involved in producing 350 pages most of which are illustrated could have been a case of 'all very impressive but sadly rather dull'. But happily in Henry Cole's case, the inspiration completely dominates the perspiration. It is overwhelmingly an enchantment above all else, and so much better for it. As for the criticism by another critic of its poor quality paper, they need to see a psychiatrist. The paper in fact is of a lovely light quality and attractively deckle-edged. Two and a half year old children will rip any paper, even one reinforced with steel. My Celeste, at five, only now respects the physical properties of a book, and as a bibliophile, let me tell you, I've tried! This book should be a candidate for the Newbery Medal. It's a marvel. A true marvel. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2010 by Susan Lockrey
    • A short portrait of an artist
Format: Kindle
The author gives us the experience of what it might have been like when John James Audubon and his assistant Joseph stayed with a family. Audubon was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter who made extensive drawings and paintings of many american birds in their natural environment. This story portraits what life might had been before cameras and technology, therefore it is realistic and explains that most of the times the artist shot and used pins and wire to fabricate poses so he could take his time to paint them. The book becomes a valuable document that shows how things were different before. The writing is great and I couldn't put it down. This is a sweet story of Celeste a little mouse and friendship. Celeste lives in the same house where Audubon is staying for a while to paint his birds. Celeste has to deal with bully mice, a cat but is also rewarded with friendship with other birds and even with Joseph. It also makes you think about loss. Would you rather have not known a friend for a short time to avoid the pain of loss or would you rather remember the sweet short moments of happiness. The illustrations are delightful and I might get my hands on a hardcover instead of a Kindle version for that when it's possible. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2015 by AV_Therearenobadbooks
    • Better paper should have been used
Format: Hardcover
Bought this for my seven year old grandaughter, but have been reading it to my 2.5 year old grandson. It is a good story and the illustrations are even better. For the two year old, I have to skip a little of the story to get to more thrilling parts, but for the most part it holds his attention. Know my 7 year old grandaughter will love it. Has enough pictures to make it fun and several full page verbage to make it feel "grown-up." The pages are very fragile and should not be handled carelessly. Tear easily as my grandson ripped one while trying to turn it. He was upset because he tore it. A normal page would not have torn with his action. This is the only reason the book doesn't get 5 stars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2010 by Classy Dame
    • Come for the illustrations, stay for the cuteness
Format: Paperback
A beautifully illustrated mouse adventure... what's not to like?
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2026 by Steve Mason
    • Such a sweet book
Format: Kindle
This is a precious story about a sweet, helpful little mouse. It’s fun to read about her friends and adventures, while at the same time, learning a history lesson. It’s a lovely book to share with children.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024 by Imglad4you
    • So special
Format: Hardcover
A dear, sweet book. Just lovely. Thank you!
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024 by These were very cute. I like them, thank you.
    • Masterfully Delightful
Format: Kindle
What a delightful way to introduce children to a famous ornithologist. All of the characters make mistakes to be corrected, with lessons learned and built upon. Beauty, wisdom, love of nature and home are wonderfully woven throughout. Henry Cole is masterful in his art and craft.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020 by marianne cannon

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