Hide and Seek, Nuts to Eat
What’s inside...
An adorable rhyming book that follows a squirrel as it hides seeds, nuts, and berries for winter. The book includes educational nonfiction elements about squirrel hoarding and different types of squirrels from around the world, making it perfect for homes, classrooms, and libraries.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the squirrels were hiding nuts?
How do you think the squirrels felt when they found their nuts again?
What do you think would happen if the squirrels couldn't find their nuts?
Can you think of a time when you had to search for something important like the squirrels?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading the book, ask your child what they know about squirrels and why they might hide their food.
While reading, pause at key moments to ask your child to predict what might happen next.
After reading, encourage your child to describe their favorite part and explain why they liked it.
Connect the themes of the book to your child’s everyday experiences, such as discussing a time when they played hide and seek or a time when they prepared for something important.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Sharing
Explanation: In 'Hide and Seek, Nuts to Eat,' the characters learn the importance of sharing their resources, such as when they decide to share the found nuts with everyone in the forest.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in a child’s daily interactions, teaching them to share their toys, snacks, and time with friends and siblings, fostering a sense of community and empathy.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving Skills
Explanation: The story portrays characters solving the challenge of scarce food resources by playing a game of hide and seek to find nuts. This creative problem-solving showcases teamwork and thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to apply problem-solving skills at school or in play, by thinking of unique solutions to conflicts or challenges they face.
Example Lesson: Resilience in Facing Challenges
Explanation: Throughout the game, characters encounter various obstacles but continue their search with determination. This highlights the value of persistence and resilience.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of persistence when faced with difficulties in learning new skills or in completing tasks at school or home.
Example Lesson: Value of Play and Leisure
Explanation: By integrating the search for food with a game, the book promotes the idea that play is not only fun but can be beneficial and productive.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to engage in play that is both enjoyable and educational, building skills while having fun.