Squirrel’s Nutty Birthday

Ages 5-11, 1,000+/- words, with easy sentences and plot, for newer readers as well as developing readers. A little squirrel shows us how scary it can be to try a new food, but how wonderful it can be. This book is also available in a boy version.

Sammy squirrel is having a birthday. She gets all her favorite foods. But she also gets something unexpected - her parents call it an acorn. It looks weird, and she is not going to eat it. "Nope. No way. Forget it. Not happening." Sammy tries everything she can think of to avoid eating this acorn. But there seems to be no option but to try it. Will it be as disgusting as she imagined, or will it be delicious? Will the be the best birthday ever, or the worst?

Sammy demonstrates a lesson for all by overcoming her fear of trying something new.

This book is perfect for:

Readers ages 5-10 Parents, teachers and librarians looking for books about overcoming fear of trying new things Readers looking for a colorful picture book