Evergreen

A timid squirrel afraid of thunder, hawks, and dark forest paths must carry soup through Buckthorn Forest to her sick Granny Oak, facing creatures who want to help — and some who want the soup.

For the kid who needs a nightlight and still insists on checking under the bed themselves — Evergreen shows that being scared doesn't mean staying home.

• Big idea: Courage isn't the absence of fear; it's carrying on through the dark path anyway, especially for someone you love.
• Vibes: Tender, hushed, and woodsy, with warmth tucked inside the worry.

• are working on facing their own fears
• enjoy gentle forest-animal adventures
• respond well to stories about caring for family
• like to talk through what scares them

• Story & problem-solving: What was Evergreen's job, and why did it matter so much to her family?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Evergreen felt walking through the dark parts of Buckthorn Forest?
• Real-life connection: What's something that scares you the way thunder and hawks scared Evergreen?
• Imagination: If you met a creature in the forest who wanted your soup, what would you say to them?
• Character: Who do you think were the forest dwellers who truly wanted to help Evergreen?