A plucky robin sets out on an epic journey guided only by his longing to return home in time for Christmas.

Describes how in the spring the American robin prepares her nest, lays her eggs, and waits patiently on her nest keeping the eggs warm until twelve days pass and they are ready to hatch.

"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.

Ten-year-old Kim's longed-for visit with her cousin Mia is already going badly when the kitten Kim finds in the back yard is attacked by Mia's pedigreed Persian, but the discovery of a robins' nest draws the girls together.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of robins.

"A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of robins, including how fledglings develop, their varied diet, threats from predators, and the treetop habitats of these backyard animals"--

Having given away all his warm vests to his cold animal friends during the week before Christmas, Little Robin receives a special reward from Santa.