A Place to Start a Family: Poems About Creatures That Build

The "Creatures That Build" poetry collection is a captivating introduction to 12 industrious creatures that construct remarkable structures to attract mates, lay eggs, give birth, and otherwise perpetuate their species.

With vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, this book takes readers on an exciting journey through the architectural feats of animals that build homes underground, in water, on land, or up in trees.

From a white-spotted pufferfish attempting to impress a potential mate to a red ovenbird spending months creating a domelike dwelling, each poem highlights the unique building techniques and materials used by these creatures.

The book is organized based on where creatures live, with four sections exploring animals' building underground, on land, in the water, and in the air.

The illustrations are created with hand-painted papers, lending a real sense of depth and dimension to the creatures' layered homes.

Backmatter provides additional commentary about each creature and their building habits, making this product an inviting introduction to nature's most interesting architects.

Don't miss out on this captivating collection that will inspire young readers to appreciate the remarkable structures built by these incredible creatures!