About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is having a day where their big energy leads to lost items, unfinished tasks, or a general sense of being scattered. It is a perfect choice for children who feel frustrated by their own forgetfulness or who struggle to stay on task when a shiny distraction appears. The story follows a frantic, high-energy squirrel who is so busy burying acorns for the winter that he completely loses track of them when a berry-gathering bear catches his eye. While the squirrel's day seems like a series of mistakes, the ending provides a beautiful perspective shift: those forgotten acorns eventually grow into a brand new forest. It is a joyful, humorous read for children ages 3 to 7 that validates the experience of a busy mind while celebrating the unintended positive consequences of our blunders. Parents will find it a gentle way to discuss responsibility and the idea that we can find success even when things do not go according to plan.
