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About The Book
Spend a day amongst the squirrels in this award-winning nonfiction picture book from celebrated author April Pulley Sayre and Caldecott Honor illustrator Steve Jenkins—now featuring updated end matter with even more illuminating info about these amazing creatures.
Squirrels wrestle.
Squirrels leap.
Squirrels climb.
Squirrels sleep!
If you followed a squirrel for a day, what would you see? Climbing branches, storing seeds, making homes in tree holes, and maybe even flying! Discover different kinds of squirrels as they scamper, eat, and—finally—sleep.
Acclaimed nature writer April Pulley Sayre’s lyrical text, paired with newly remastered collage illustrations by Steve Jenkins, offer a glimpse into this fascinating world.
Squirrels wrestle.
Squirrels leap.
Squirrels climb.
Squirrels sleep!
If you followed a squirrel for a day, what would you see? Climbing branches, storing seeds, making homes in tree holes, and maybe even flying! Discover different kinds of squirrels as they scamper, eat, and—finally—sleep.
Acclaimed nature writer April Pulley Sayre’s lyrical text, paired with newly remastered collage illustrations by Steve Jenkins, offer a glimpse into this fascinating world.
About The Author
Photograph by Jeff Sayre
April Pulley Sayre (1966–2021) was the award-winning author of more than fifty-five natural science books for children and adults, including her award-winning photo-illustrated books Being Frog, Raindrops Roll, and Best in Snow. Sayre’s books received an abundance of starred reviews, have been dubbed ALA Notable Books (Raindrops Roll; Rah, Rah, Radishes) and won a Geisel Honor (Vulture View). Learn more at AprilSayre.com.
About The Illustrator
Photograph by Robin Page
Steven Jenkins (1952–2021) was the illustrator of many celebrated children’s books including Can an Aardvark Bark? and Fourteen Monkeys by Melissa Stewart; Hello, Baby! by Mem Fox; Mama Built a Little Nest and Mama Dug a Little Den by Jennifer Ward; and the 2003 Caldecott Honor recipient, What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?, which he created with his wife, Robin Page. Learn more about his life and work at SteveJenkinsBooks.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Beach Lane Books (November 4, 2025)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665980524
- Ages: 4 - 8
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep Fixed Layout eBook 9781665980524
- Author Photo (jpg): April Pulley Sayre Photograph by Jeff Sayre(0.2 MB)
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