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Description
Ricky finds a squirrel lying still and cold on the ground in the forest and takes it home, where his mother explains that the squirrel has died and gone to Squirrel Paradise.
Quick Summary
A little forest mystery leads to one of the most touching conversations parents and kids can have together. Kids will be drawn into Ricky finding the squirrel and then discovering the beautiful idea of Squirrel Paradise, a comforting twist that sparks curiosity about nature and life cycles. If your kid loves gentle, emotional stories like "The Invisible String" or "The Dead Bird" by Margaret Wise Brown, they'll treasure this sweet tale about finding hope after loss. This 595-word picture book is perfect for kindergarten through second graders who are ready for meaningful but gentle stories about nature, animals, and feelings.