The Squirrel Family teaches us survival skills and the value of sticking together. This story also teaches the value of working together for a common goal. This is something that is sadly lacking in our world today. This is a story that helps you to see a loving family and their neighbors, who pull together to deal with a BIG problem. See how this family pulls together with their family and friends to survive. This story teaches our children the value of thinking and working together. The children will benefit from seeing how this group of determined squirrels survived the summer. This also teaches children how to survive a stressful situation no matter where they are. Readers of all ages will love touring a richly imagined forest environment, filled with the flora and fauna of the woods. Not to mention the vivid pictures of the characters of Mr. Squirrel and Mr. Worm.