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Category: Squirrel

Some squirrels prepare carefully for winter; others would rather dance, chase a glowing acorn or talk to a tree that tells terrible jokes. Nibbles and Skippy learn to balance work and play, Rosie finds a gentle way to rescue a prickly hedgehog, and Mimo has to put right the trouble he has caused. These forest bedtime stories move between cosy humour and small adventures, with recurring ideas about sharing, resourcefulness, forgiveness and helping a friend.

The Magic of Golden Autumn

Nina and Timo miss summer until Rusty the squirrel and Roly the hedgehog show them what autumn can do. This playful autumn bedtime story for preschoolers follows a day of leaf piles, puddle splashes, chestnut treasures and kite flying. Read it together, then save the activities at the end for another day outdoors.

The Woodpecker Who Broke His Beak

Danny's drumming wakes the whole forest until he breaks the tip of his beak. In this woodpecker bedtime story, nutshells and a wooden button lead to a noisy surprise. This is a comic animal fantasy, not advice on caring for an injured bird.

Tilly the Copycat Frog

Tilly the copycat frog repeats every word she hears, from a duck’s greeting to a bear’s secret plans. In this funny frog bedtime story, a clever fox discovers how far her voice carries, and the forest begins to hear its noisiest neighbor in a new way.