The Perfect Nest

The Perfect NestBy: Catherine Friend Illustrator: John Manders Perfect fine feathered fun. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Jack the cat is building the perfect nest. Its bound to attract the perfect chicken, who will lay the perfect egg, which will make the perfect omelet. And sure enough, a chicken shows up ("Caramba!"), but so do a duck ("Sacr bleu!") and a goose ("Great balls of fire!"). Feathers get ruffled and Jack gets much more than breakfast in a funny tale

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