Home Tweet Home

Name: Home Tweet Home
ISBN: 9781338583595

by Robert Keith

For a child exploring what makes a house a home, this sweet story of a bird building its nest celebrates security, effort, and belonging.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is curious about what makes a house a home, or when facing a move to a new place. "Home Tweet Home" tells the simple, sweet story of a little bird who diligently gathers twigs, moss, and other materials to build the perfect nest. Through this gentle narrative, the book explores powerful emotional themes of perseverance, security, and the feeling of belonging that a home provides. Its simple language and clear illustrations are perfectly suited for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5). It's an excellent choice for parents wanting to start a conversation about effort, family, and the comfort of having a special place of one's own.

Loneliness & Belonging Animals Birds Nature & Outdoors Love & Family Resilience & Perseverance Moving Family & Siblings

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

The bird starts out alone while looking for a home, which resolves into a feeling of security.

Sensitive Topics

The book is very gentle and contains no sensitive topics. The core theme of building a home is presented as a positive, creative act. The initial state of the bird being alone is handled metaphorically as a starting point for creating belonging, not as a source of deep sadness. The resolution is entirely hopeful and secular.