Ol' Mama Squirrel

Reach for this book when your child feels small in a big world or needs to see a model of fierce, protective love in action. It is the perfect story for a child who may be feeling timid or for a family navigating a situation where they need to find their collective voice. Through the hilarious and high-stakes antics of a mother squirrel defending her nest, children learn that size does not define strength and that persistence can move even the biggest obstacles. David Ezra Stein uses humor and repetition to make the heavy theme of protection feel accessible and empowering for preschoolers and early elementary students. It is a wonderful choice for 'time with mom' as it celebrates the lengths a parent will go to keep their children safe, providing a secure emotional anchor through a lens of comedy.