(4) K-3 Illustrated by Connie McLennan. The nests of thirteen animals--from the ruby-throated hummingbird to the threespine stickleback fish--are described in singsongy quatrains, followed on the facing page by the titular question and its answer. The verse scans dependably, despite the occasional forced rhyme. Detailed, colorful illustrations of nests, animals, and habitats complement and extend the text, as does the one-page "Fun-Fact Glossary."

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Connie McLennan. Mitchell adapts the familiar cumulative song ("The Green Grass Grew All Around") to highlight the interconnectedness of the rainforest ecosystem. Sidebars add brief facts and the realistic illustrations depict featured rainforest creatures. Quizzes about animal adaptation and a rainforest cookie recipe are appended, but overall the book skimps on useful information.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo