Garbage Squirrel

<h4><strong><em>The perfect addition to any classroom library for building SEL connections and sparking meaningful conversations about kindness and belonging. Erin Hablutzel Curriculum and Instruction Administrator</em></strong></h4><p></p><p><em>Garbage Squirrel</em> is a heartwarming picture book that helps children understand <strong>kindness empathy and second chances</strong>. Through an adventurous story filled with meaningful lessons kids learn what it means to grow forgive and find belonging.</p><p></p><h4><strong><em>Everyone deserves a place to call home even snack-stealing squirrels!</em></strong></h4><p></p><p>Life at the zoo is no picnic for <strong>Gary</strong> a scrappy squirrel who stirs up trouble wherever he goes. But when his wild ways bring him face-to-face with a giant polar bear and a little lizard everything changes.</p><p></p><p>Can a bit of bravery and a second chance help Gary find a new home?</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for kids who love animals daring adventures and feel-good endings <em>Garbage Squirrel</em> is a story about empathy resilience and the magic of finding community in the unlikeliest places.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>A perfect addition to SEL and classroom libraries this story teaches:</strong></p><ul><li>The importance of <strong>kindness and empathy</strong></li><li>How to make things right after a mistake</li><li>The value of <strong>friendship and forgiveness</strong></li><li>That everyone deserves a <strong>second chance</strong></li></ul><p></p><p>Ideal for children ages <strong>4-8</strong> <em>Garbage Squirrel</em> supports <strong>social-emotional learning</strong> and encourages positive character traits through an engaging zoo adventure.</p><p></p><p>If you enjoy meaningful stories like <em>The Bad Seed</em> <em>The Cool Bean</em> or <em>Giraffes Can't Dance</em> you'll love following Gary's journey toward friendship and belonging.</p><p></p><p><strong>Bring home <em>Garbage Squirrel</em></strong> - a touching story about courage compassion and finding your place in the world.</p>