Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep
Sale price
$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep

Written by April Pulley Sayre · Illustrated by Steve Jenkins

Follow a squirrel's day of climbing, storing, and flying.

3.8 Goodreads · 564 ratings
40 pages· 124 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· 230L
$19.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Spend a day with a squirrel as it leaps through branches, stores seeds, and makes its home in tree holes. Discover the secret life of these agile creatures, and perhaps witness the marvel of flying squirrels. What adventures await in the treetops?

From the publisher

Squirrels wrestle.Squirrels leap.Squirrels climb.Squirrels sleep. If you followed a squirrel for a day, what would you see? Climbing branches, storing seeds, making homes in tree holes, and maybe even flying! Acclaimed nature writer April Pulley Sayre’s lyrical text, paired with Steve Jenkins’s stunning art, offers a glimpse into this fascinating world. Discover different kinds of squirrels as the scamper, eat, and–finally–sleep.

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
124
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
230L
Themes & topics
The author

More from April Pulley Sayre

Explore April's bookshelf
The illustrator

More from Steve Jenkins

Explore Steve's bookshelf
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
Moth
Sale price
$1899

Moth

Ages 6–10 · 2019
Frogs
Sale price
$1899

Frogs

Ages 4–8 · 2008
Sky Tree
Sale price
$899

Sky Tree

Ages 4–8 · 1995
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~1.9
F&P level
~H
Publication
Published
November 4, 2025
First published
November 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665980517
LCCN
2015036529

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.