About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is bursting with energy or shows a burgeoning curiosity about the animals living right outside your window. It is perfect for turning a rainy day into an imaginative investigation of the natural world hiding in the city. The story follows a mischievous squirrel who finds an open window and decides to take a self-guided tour of a city apartment, leading to a playful game of hide-and-seek. Through rhythmic, rhyming text and bold collages, Lois Ehlert captures the chaotic joy of discovery and the gentle tension of having a wild guest indoors. It is an ideal pick for ages 4 to 7, balancing high-energy humor with an educational appendix about squirrel behavior. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's sense of wonder while introducing basic scientific observation in a way that feels like a game.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The tone is entirely secular, safe, and lighthearted.
