"Robins are the most familiar and beloved of all birds, found throughout North America and celebrated as one of the first signs of spring. But there's a lot about them that most people don't know! In this visually stunning picture book that features comic-book panels combined with painterly illustrations, Eileen Christelow tells the story of two young robins' first year, and reveals plenty of little-known facts that are sure to captivate young naturalists....

Two robins build a nest together and raise their chicks, navigating a year of changing seasons and serpentine predators.

In a forest far away from the hustle and bustle of town grows the fir tree. The meadow he lives in is beautiful and serene, but the fir tree yearns for the excitement of the outside world. His friend the robin brings him gifts and tells him stories of the places she's been, the people she's flown over, and the many things men construct out of wood. The fir tree dreams of adventure and wishes to be something more. He imagines a new life as a ship's...

"Follow a pair of robin parents from nest-building and egg-laying, to raising their hungry hatchlings, and finally sending off their flying fledglings." -- Provided by publisher.