When the Nest Fell: Based on a True Animal Rescue Story

In this heartwarming animal rescue story, a nest containing four baby squirrels fell to the ground when their tree was cut down. To make matters worse, their mama squirrel didn't see where they went. The workmen cutting down the tree were making a lot of loud, unfamiliar whirrs and buzzes. Will anyone see that these baby squirrels fell out of their nest and move them to safety? Will the babies ever see their mama again? Will they be okay? Follow along this family of squirrels to see their journey back home. When the Nest Fell is based on a true animal rescue story, written by NYS wildlife rehabilitator Kirsten Norton, the rehabber in this book. This book is aimed at children between 6 to 9 years of age who care about the well-being of local wildlife and who are interested in learning how these baby squirrels were rescued and reunited with their mother. Children and their parents will gain an appreciation of the animal rescue process and gain a better understanding of what to do if they spot injured wildlife.

Paperback picture book

Great for children 6 to 10 years of age

8" x 10"

40 pages, including the story, Behind the Scenes of Wildlife Rehabilitation, and a glossary.

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When the Nest Fell: Based on a True Animal Rescue Story

In this heartwarming animal rescue story, a nest containing four baby squirrels fell to the ground when their tree was cut down. To make matters worse, their mama squirrel didn't see where they went. The workmen cutting down the tree were making a lot of loud, unfamiliar whirrs and buzzes. Will anyone see that these baby squirrels fell out of their nest and move them to safety? Will the babies ever see their mama again? Will they be okay? Follow along this family of squirrels to see their journey back home. When the Nest Fell is based on a true animal rescue story, written by NYS wildlife rehabilitator Kirsten Norton, the rehabber in this book. This book is aimed at children between 6 to 9 years of age who care about the well-being of local wildlife and who are interested in learning how these baby squirrels were rescued and reunited with their mother. Children and their parents will gain an appreciation of the animal rescue process and gain a better understanding of what to do if they spot injured wildlife.

Paperback picture book

Great for children 6 to 10 years of age

8" x 10"

40 pages, including the story, Behind the Scenes of Wildlife Rehabilitation, and a glossary.

29.95 In Stock
When the Nest Fell: Based on a True Animal Rescue Story

When the Nest Fell: Based on a True Animal Rescue Story

When the Nest Fell: Based on a True Animal Rescue Story

When the Nest Fell: Based on a True Animal Rescue Story

Overview

In this heartwarming animal rescue story, a nest containing four baby squirrels fell to the ground when their tree was cut down. To make matters worse, their mama squirrel didn't see where they went. The workmen cutting down the tree were making a lot of loud, unfamiliar whirrs and buzzes. Will anyone see that these baby squirrels fell out of their nest and move them to safety? Will the babies ever see their mama again? Will they be okay? Follow along this family of squirrels to see their journey back home. When the Nest Fell is based on a true animal rescue story, written by NYS wildlife rehabilitator Kirsten Norton, the rehabber in this book. This book is aimed at children between 6 to 9 years of age who care about the well-being of local wildlife and who are interested in learning how these baby squirrels were rescued and reunited with their mother. Children and their parents will gain an appreciation of the animal rescue process and gain a better understanding of what to do if they spot injured wildlife.

Paperback picture book

Great for children 6 to 10 years of age

8" x 10"

40 pages, including the story, Behind the Scenes of Wildlife Rehabilitation, and a glossary.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780996507356
Publisher: Sprouting Seed Press
Publication date: 05/19/2025
Edition description: Large Print
Pages: 42
Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range: 6 - 10 Years

About the Author

Kirsten Norton is a New York State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator at the Injured Reserve in Suffolk County, NY. The Injured Reserve is a home-based animal rehab center that she runs independently. She has been helping animals since 2020 as a veterinarian technician and since 2022 as a wildlife rehabilitator. Her love of animals and her passion for storytelling inspired her to write this book, which is based on a true story. She originally intended the story to have an audience of one, as she wrote it for her son Hudson to enjoy. She lives in Suffolk County, New York with her family and hopes to inspire young readers to be stewards of the Earth.

Jacqueline Gutierrez is a writer, illustrator, dietitian, and surface pattern designer living in Saratoga County, NY. She writes and illustrates children's books, coloring books, and chapter books as well as educational articles related to health and nutrition for adults. Her illustrations are often inspired by science and nature, tell stories, and portray action in a visual format. She enjoys combining her experience as a dietitian, teacher, artist, and mother with her knowledge of art, science, and the natural world. She uses a combination of watercolors, gouache, pen and ink, and digital illustration to create her art.
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