What are some things you don't like to do, but know you should?

This is a discussion prompt for The Best Nest by Sigal Adler. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

Why do you think the child didn't want to wash his hair with shampoo?

This is a discussion prompt for The Best Nest by Sigal Adler. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What do you think Mom would say if she found out?

This is a discussion prompt for The Best Nest by Sigal Adler. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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The Best Nest

Name: The Best Nest
ISBN: 9780998906577

by Sigal Adler

A humorous rhyming tale about a boy who skips shampooing his hair, leading to a tangled mess that a little bird finds perfect for a new home.

About This Book

THE BEST NEST ******************** At night when Mom said to take a bath, And wash his hair with shampoo. He'd only wet his hair with water, And his mother never knew.

Concepts

Honesty & Integrity Love & Family Self-Confidence & Identity Creativity & Imagination Joy & Gratitude Anger & Frustration Growing Up Family & Siblings

Wonderlit Review

This picture book, 'The Best Nest,' appears to be a lighthearted, rhyming story centered around a common childhood challenge: bath time. The provided snippet suggests a child's clever, albeit slightly dishonest, tactic to avoid washing his hair with shampoo, implying a playful exploration of minor mischief and the parent-child dynamic around daily routines. While the full scope of the narrative is not available, it likely normalizes the feelings of children who resist chores and offers a gentle, humorous perspective. This book would be ideal for parents seeking a quick, engaging read-aloud to share at bedtime, particularly for children aged 3-7 who might be navigating their own feelings about following rules or daily hygiene. It can open a conversation about honesty and why certain routines are important, all within a cozy, non-confrontational framework.