Description
When the trauma of being uprooted from home causes a grieving chipmunk to stash his remaining possessions inside his cheeks, he soon realizes that holding on to too much for too long might result in losing what matters most.
When Dexter the chipmunks home is destroyed and his belongings scattered, he comes up with the perfect plan stuff his most treasured possessions into his cheeks for safe-keeping. But his plan has one major flaw. Dexter cant smile anymore . . . not with all the stuff in his mouth. He cant thank any of his friends for their gifts, their help or their kindness either. One day, Dexter cant take it anymore, and he finally tries to talk, with hilarious but possibly disastrous results.
Combining humor, charming illustrations, and SEL themes of grieving, overcoming loss and helping others, Katie Lee Reinert and Sara Aziz craft a timeless story about value, significance, and what is truly worth holding onto. It will be a welcome addition to library and classroom shelves, in counseling offices, and as a gentle story time read at home.
Author: Katie Lee Reinert
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing
Published: 03/18/2025
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781957655383
Language: English
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