About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is caught in a cycle of competitive squabbling or struggling to share a prized toy with a friend or sibling. It is a high energy, rhyming tale about Cyril and Bruce, two squirrels who both want the very last nut of the season. Their stubbornness leads to a frantic, slapstick chase that eventually lands them in a dangerous situation where neither can succeed alone. The story beautifully illustrates the emotional themes of greed versus cooperation and the hollow feeling of winning at the cost of a friendship. The vibrant illustrations and rhythmic text make it a perfect read aloud for children ages 3 to 7. Parents will appreciate how it shifts the focus from who is right to how much better life is when we work together, providing a natural bridge to discuss making apologies and finding common ground.
