Squirrel Tales

Mountain Hermit Animal Tales #1

by Lawrence Nault

"Squirrel Tales" is the first book in the Mountain Hermit Animal Tales series, written by Lawrence Nault. This children's book follows the heartwarming and adventurous story of a small child who gets separated from their parents during a picnic and is taken in by a loving family of squirrels. The reader will join the baby as they learn to navigate the forest and adapt to their new squirrel family, all while learning valuable lessons about love, family, and survival. The book also includes charming folktales about the origins of squirrels' fluffy tails and other fun facts about squirrels. This is an engaging and educational story that is perfect for young readers between the age of 4-8 years old and early readers who are just starting to learn to read.

Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Lawrence Nault is a Canadian author, filmmaker, and host of Stone & Signal whose work explores the intersections of ecology, technology, and human meaning. Writing across speculative fiction, poetry, and other narrative forms, he creates stories that reflect on the futures we are building, the systems that shape our lives, and our evolving relationship with the natural world.

Rooted in Alberta’s Badlands, Nault’s work is grounded in landscape, reflection, and a deep attention to both fragility and resilience. Whether exploring identity in an AI-shaped future, ecological disruption, or the quiet forces that shape human lives, his writing is driven by a belief in the power of story to question, connect, and imagine what comes next.

Beyond the page, his creative practice also includes documentary film and podcasting, including Stone & Signal, a narrative-driven project exploring climate, technology, and the human condition.