Molly lives in a tree fort, a little lonely but happy. One day, Jet bird arrives . He builds his own fort all night and all day. Molly is suspicious that Jet bird can whistle louder and climb faster and may become a rival. After a while, she begins to enjoy his company and imagine their new friendship. Just when Molly is starting to enjoy Jet bird, he disappears . Molly and the reader cannot miss the big emotion that follows . Molly waits and makes many plans to be a more trusting, generous friend to him. Will Jet return? If he does , Molly's heart may just burst with joy and relief .

Molly lives in a tree fort, a little lonely but happy. One day, Jet bird arrives . He builds his own fort all night and all day. Molly is suspicious that Jet bird can whistle louder and climb faster and may become a rival. After a while, she begins to enjoy his company and imagine their new friendship. Just when Molly is starting to enjoy Jet bird, he disappears . Molly and the reader cannot miss the big emotion that follows . Molly waits and makes many plans to be a more trusting, generous friend to him. Will Jet return? If he does , Molly's heart may just burst with joy and relief .

Author and illustrator of "The Secret Nest," Laurel Holmes lives in a farmhouse surrounded by the forest. She goes on daily walks with her 2 cats and her dog. She is a mental health therapist who talks to people like you and me, everyday, helping them understand their behavior. She likes to hike, meditate, and, especially, to paint. She lives in Bellingham, Washington. Visit her on Instagram at Laurel_Holmes_Studio or see her painting gallery at LaurelHolmesArt.wordpress.com