The Perfect Nest

Jack the cat is building the perfect nest. He plans to attract the perfect chicken who will lay the perfect egg, which will make the perfect omelet. (Jack is really hungry for a good omelet.) When the nest is finished, Jack is in for a surprise that he didn't expect and the story has a pleasant surprise ending. Written by Minnesotan Catherine Friend, illustrated by John Manders, this is a 2008 finalist for the Minnesota Book Award.