Squirrels Scamper

Awaken young children to the purposeful movement of squirrels and their own sense of work and play.

In Squirrels Scamper, two young children—Kamali and Josiah—step outside to discover the busy world of squirrels in their own backyard. As they watch the squirrels scamper, climb, and jump through the crisp autumn air, the children join in the fun, testing their balance and agility as they mimic the squirrels’ playful movements.

Whether gathering twigs for nests or searching for acorns, the squirrels are always on the move—and so are the children. After a day of joyful exploration and teamwork, including raking leaves and diving into leaf piles, Kamali and Josiah begin to understand that, like squirrels, people also spend their days working and playing in a natural rhythm of life.

Squirrels Scamper:

• Shows that children can connect with nature and its important lessons, no matter where they live
• Engages young children in reflecting on the natural world
• Includes activity ideas to help children learn about squirrels in their own neighborhoods

This book is part of the Outside Our Window Board Books series, which encourages children—especially those in urban neighborhoods—to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (such as squirrels), one sense (such as hearing), and one social-emotional learning skill (such as communication). The series emphasizes community and encourages children and families to explore the natural world around them.