Celebrated author and illustrator Henry Cole uses stunningly detailed black-and-white artwork to illuminate a tale of friendship between an adventurous mouse and a boy who would become one of America&;s greatest presidents, in this beautiful paperback.
Celeste is hundreds of miles from home following an unexpected journey aboard a Mississippi steamboat. After mishaps and disasters, she finds herself on the frontier in southern Indiana. It's 1822, and Celeste meets a tall, lanky boy wielding an ax: a young Abraham Lincoln.
The journey reveals the harsh realities of frontier life for the Lincoln family. But with the help of Celeste&;s new woodland animal friends and some creativity, she may just prove that even the littlest creatures can make a big difference. And it&;s in losing her way that Celeste finds herself in a place she never expected&;home, finally.
Praise for A Nest for Celeste:
&;Evocative illustrations, compelling characters, and thoughtful reflections on the nature of home combine to powerful effect.&; &;Publishers Weekly (starred review)
&;A rare gift: a novel with artwork as whole and vital as a picture book&;s.&; &;Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
