You Are a Raccoon!

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing the neighborhood wildlife or asks what happens outside while they are sleeping. It is a perfect choice for those transition moments when a child feels a bit of trepidation about the dark, as it reframes the night as a busy, playful, and productive time for our animal neighbors. By inviting your child to imagine themselves as a raccoon, the story builds empathy and observational skills through a lens of gentle curiosity. The book follows the life cycle and daily habits of a raccoon, from birth to independent exploration. It highlights the raccoon's unique physical traits, like their dexterous paws and striped tails, and translates these into relatable human actions like climbing and searching. Aimed at the 4 to 8 age range, it serves as both a factual STEM resource and a creative exercise in perspective taking. Parents will appreciate how it encourages outdoor exploration and a respectful relationship with nature while using a playful, interactive tone.