“Squirrel Tales” is the first book in the Mountain Hermit Animal Tales series, written by Lawrence Nault. This children’s book follows the heartwarming and adventurous story of a small child who gets separated from their parents during a picnic and is taken in by a loving family of squirrels. The reader will join the baby as they learn to navigate the forest and adapt to their new squirrel family, all while learning valuable lessons about love, family, and survival. The book also includes charming folktales about the origins of squirrels’ fluffy tails and other fun facts about squirrels. This is an engaging and educational story that is perfect for young readers between the age of 4-8 years old and early readers who are just starting to learn to read.