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9/26/2025

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Squirrels & Acorns Books for Preschoolers

When you’re building a preschool theme around fall, seasons, or nature, books about squirrels and trees fit right in. They’re simple enough for young learners, but also open the door to classroom conversations about animals, habitats, and how things grow. These stories work well for circle time, small group read-alouds, or even to spark a follow-up activity like acorn counting, leaf rubbings, or a class walk to look for squirrels outside. Here are some favorite squirrel and tree books preschool teachers can add to their classroom shelves.
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Nuts to You
by Lois Ehlert
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​This nutty book is a fun rhyming adventure about a sneaky little squirrel. 
Enjoy both the rhymes and illustrations while learning a bit about squirrel behavior.

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Earl the Squirrel
by Don Freeman
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This one has that classic picture book feel, and the squirrel’s funny mishaps make kids giggle. It’s a nice mix of simple text and illustrations that keep a group engaged.​

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Because of an Acorn
By Lola M. Schaefer and Adam Schaefer
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This one is short and beautiful, showing how one little acorn connects to the whole forest. It’s simple enough for preschoolers, but powerful for talking about cause and effect in nature.

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Little Acorn
by Igloo Books
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​This book is a fun way to learn about the life cycle of an oak tree! Children will love the lively illustrations this book offers. 

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Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep
by April Pulley Sayre
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​If your preschooler is wondering what a squirrel does all day, this book is a great pick!

Before reading ask your child to make some predictions, what do they think a squirrel does all day?

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The Busy Little Squirrel
by Nancy Tafuri
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Little Squirrel is seeing signs of fall, that means it's time to get busy!
Explore the signs of fall and what this means for little squirrels. 

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Welcome to the World of Squirrels
by Diane Swanson
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​This book is a great choice for anyone wanting to learn more about squirrels!

This book includes detailed photographs and simple text, perfect for little learners. 

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Scaredy Squirrel
By Mélanie Watt
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Preschoolers totally get Scaredy — he’s dramatic, he’s silly, and he’s scared of everything. The humor lands every time, and it opens the door for talking about what makes us nervous.


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Those Darn Squirrels!
By Adam Rubin
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This one always gets laughs. The squirrels are so clever, and the grumpy old man is just ridiculous enough that kids love to predict what will happen next.​

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A Tree is Nice
By Janice May Udry
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It’s a quiet, calming book that reminds kids of all the simple ways trees are part of our lives. A great choice for winding down or connecting to outdoor play.​

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 Tap the Magic Tree
By Christie Matheson
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This is a huge hit at circle time because kids get to do something with the book. Tapping, wiggling, and shaking the pages to make the tree change keeps every child engaged.​

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Forest Bright, Forest Night
By Jennifer Ward
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Kids love flipping the book upside down to see day animals and then night animals. The squirrel page always gets attention, and the rhythm makes it a great circle time read.​

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The Little Acorn
By David P Cumbo Sr
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A sweet story following a tiny acorn as it grows into a big tree. Preschoolers love watching the acorn’s journey, and it’s perfect for connecting read-alouds to nature walks, planting activities, or simple discussions about how things grow.

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Cyril and Pat
By Emily Gravett
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A sweet (and a little silly) story about an unlikely friendship between a squirrel and a rat. The illustrations are fun, and it’s great for sparking conversations about kindness and differences.

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Squirrels
By Brian Wildsmith
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The detailed illustrations are stunning, and kids love spotting the different squirrels. It works well as both a story and a simple introduction to nonfiction.​
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These books about squirrels and acorns are not only fun read-alouds, they’re also an easy way to connect storytime with hands-on learning. After reading, you can take your class outside to look for squirrels and acorns, try a leaf rub art project, or set up a simple counting game with pretend acorns.

Little activities like these help bring the stories off the page and into your preschoolers’ daily experiences. They’ll remember the books more, and you’ll have a great to way connect to your squirrels and acorns theme.

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