Squirrel's Family Tree

Written by Beth Ferry · Illustrated by A.N. Kang

A squirrel's acorn gathering unknowingly shapes the forest's future.

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34 pages· 380 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD610L

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Bookroo's summary

In a forest where secrets lie beneath the oak trees, a squirrel tirelessly gathers acorns, unaware of her crucial role in shaping the world around her. As she hides her treasures, the line between squirrel and oak blurs, revealing a hidden connection. What mysteries does the forest hold, and how does one small creature impact its destiny? Discover the enchanting interplay of nature and the unseen bonds that sustain it in this beautifully illustrated tale.

“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson “Squirrels are the inadvertent heroes of forest restoration.” –Anne Raver

— from the book

From the publisher

Squirrel gathers acorn seeds, sturdy little oak nut seeds. Anticipating future needs, she gathers acorn seeds.

What makes an oak tree an oak tree and what makes a squirrel a squirrel? In Squirrel’s Family Tree, things aren’t always what they seem. As squirrel searches for, finds, and hides her acorn treasures beneath the shadows of the great oak trees in the forest, little does she know the role she plays in creating the very environment she forages in.

With masterful illustrations by Papillon illustrator A. N. Kang and delightful, sweet rhymes by New York Times bestseller Beth Ferry, this read-aloud masterpiece about the beauty of nature and the intricate relationships that make it flourish is sure to become an instant classic.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 34
Words: 380
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD610L

Themes & topics

Books about squirrels and chipmunks Books about trees and forests Books about nature Books about family Books about science and nature

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Have you ever noticed squirrels in your backyard? What are they doing? Have you ever seen them digging holes? Do other animals dig holes in your yard? What other animals live in your yard or near your house?

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