Synopsis

Caleb and Vivy the Squirrel is an illustrated, gentle story for children that explores patience, loss, and responsibility through a quiet friendship between a boy and a wild squirrel.

Caleb often walks through the forest with his father, a forest ranger. Near an old fir tree, he notices a small red squirrel. Instead of chasing her, Caleb learns to wait and observe. Slowly, through repeated visits and respectful silence, a fragile bond begins to grow. He names the squirrel Vivy, and small rituals shape their friendship: shared stillness, acorns offered carefully, and trust built without words.

When Vivy does not appear one rainy day, Caleb becomes worried. With his father’s guidance, he builds a small wooden house to offer her shelter. This simple act transforms his friendship into a sense of responsibility. When a fallen tree later destroys the little house, Caleb feels sadness and disappointment, learning that care cannot prevent loss. Yet the story moves forward with hope: rebuilding, adapting, and understanding that protecting someone sometimes means change.

Beyond the narrative, the book includes Suggested Companion Activities For Teachers And Parents, such as reflective writing prompts, discussion questions, and creative exercises. These invite children to express emotions, explore empathy, and reflect on care for animals, people, and nature.

Written in soothing, poetic language, Caleb and Vivy the Squirrel respects children’s emotional intelligence and encourages thoughtful conversation, gentle reflection, and confidence in small acts of kindness.