Books with title The Little Squirrel

After battling infertility for years and discovering cancer was the cause, the dream of having children would only be possible with a third party donor for the Chattertons. This is the case for many families and that's the origin of this children's book. Tad the Squirrel helps to simply explain that there are many ways families come to be, and parent/child connections are more than just skin deep. It's a story of realizing differences but also seeing that "family" is more than just DNA.

The story of a resourceful and hardworking squirrel named Squirrelly who is different and often teased and taunted by other squirrels. In the end Squirrelly saves the day."Awesome!" -Jackson S., age 9"An unlikely hero, Squirrelly honors his parents, collects and uses resources wisely, and shows that forgiveness unleashes the good in us all. O'Banion has created a friend for life!" -Dr. Dawn J. Bradford, author, educator and mother of two"My favorite part of the story was . . ." -each student in a kindergarten class at Robinson Elementary, Chicago, IL describing their favorite part of the story."I like it. I really like it!" -Rupal M., attorney and mother of two"Squirrelly the Squirrel portrays many important life lessons. It is a must read for all young children! Dana O'Banion has done an excellent job writing this fable." -Roland James Thorpe, Jr., PhD"Fly! A totally awesome story and example of what "life" deems valuable . . . Very happy for Dana OB's accomplishment!!" -Arnold Hennings, Grammy award winning music producer and father of many

From the I Am A Little... series - a series of delightful books each concentrating on a different animal. The beautiful illustrations make these titles particularly appealing, with just enough detail to draw adults and children alike into the animal's world. This story follows the thoughts of an inquisitive squirrel as he prepares for winter and watches with interest the strange decoration of a tree by the children in the house opposite his nest. It encourages children to be responsible for the wildlife around them, and to think of others when they may need it the most. These books are perfect for children who have just learnt to read, as most of the words are monosyllabic and repeated, to aid memory retention, whilst those which are longer are phonetic, which expands both vocabulary and knowledge. The format of these books is ideal for children wanting to read and establish independence from their parents, as they are small in size, perfect for small hands, and are presented like an adult publication, which boosts confidence in those engaging on independent reading.