Raffi's Surprise

Raffi, a young raccoon living in a cozy den at the top of Old Father Oak, watches a golden leaf flutter away and wonders why the forest is shedding its leaves. His mother explains that autumn has arrived, and while the family prepares for winter sleep she hands him five acorns to plant. As the seasons turn, Raffi cares for the seeds, and when spring finally arrives his seedlings sprout into a delightful surprise. This picture book for early readers gently introduces the concepts of seasonal change and the anticipation of new life.