Hudson's story will be perfect for a preschool storytime about friendship, kindness, working together, or a lesson in being a gracious loser in games. Illustrations are chock-full of clever details and funny touches. . . .A simple, heart-warming friendship story paired with beautiful autumn illustrations worthy of pouring over with a little reader.-- "PSLA Teaching and Learning - Literature Review"

Tension builds until the satisfying resolution. The watercolor-and-ink illustrations showcase both the struggles of the cartoon-like creatures and the beauty of the autumnal forest. This delightful story about a hypercompetitive little squirrel delivers a great message in an exciting way. A prize.-- "Booklist"

The cadre of compassionate forest critters from A Loud Winter's Nap (2017) returns to prove that teamwork beats going it alone. . . .Set against a rich autumnal backdrop, pumpkin pie, candied apples, and warm woolen scarves pop. Plus, it's hard to imagine any funnier representation of a beaver squeezing through oaken knotholes than this. . . .Come for the cacophony of color and the slapstick...-- "Kirkus Reviews"

This timely tale of teamwork, friendship, and patience is perfect for any goal-driven young reader getting ready to go back to school!-- "Barnes & Noble Kids, "July's Best New Picture Books""

Hudson's (Too Many Carrots) forest friends are back, still oblivious to each other's needs, but always moving forward with best intentions. During the annual hunt for the Golden Acorn, Squirrel's type-A behavior almost results in her losing her friends. The realization that it's lonely at the top makes her adjust her priorities; "From now on Squirrel's friends would ALWAYS come first." Hudson's adorable, detailed, and personality-filled watercolor and pen-and-ink depictions of the forest and its inhabitants provide a lovely diversion with a little lesson to boot. VERDICT Suitable for a story time reading, the details require a longer look.--Lisa Lehmuller, Paul Cuffee Maritime Charter School, Providence "School Library Journal"