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Acorn Party: A Pacific Northwest Counting Story
Get ready for a forest feast! The pinecones are ready, the acorns are ripe—and it’s time for an acorn party!
But with one small, slightly distracted squirrel in charge, will the party survive the chaos?
It starts with one acorn.
Then two hazelnuts.
(Wait, what about the acorns?)
Then three pinecones, and one ENORMOUS walnut, which leads to a campfire, and . . . .
Oh, dear—what could possibly go wrong with that?
Join the fun and count along with this charming children’s story to find out what happens when Squirrel tries to plan a party. Make sure to avoid any disasters lurking in the party plans!
But don’t worry—a group of generous friends is sure to save the day so everyone can join the magnificent feast.
Acorn Party also
Ideas to help kids plan their own forest picnicFun nature activitiesSafety tips for campfiresAdditional bonus material with more information about the fluffy, real-life Pacific Northwest animals featured in this book. Beatrix Potter meets modern forest schools in this heartwarming children’s book, and fans of The Tale of Peter Rabbit will love this forest adventure. It's the perfect picture book for young nature explorers.
But with one small, slightly distracted squirrel in charge, will the party survive the chaos?
It starts with one acorn.
Then two hazelnuts.
(Wait, what about the acorns?)
Then three pinecones, and one ENORMOUS walnut, which leads to a campfire, and . . . .
Oh, dear—what could possibly go wrong with that?
Join the fun and count along with this charming children’s story to find out what happens when Squirrel tries to plan a party. Make sure to avoid any disasters lurking in the party plans!
But don’t worry—a group of generous friends is sure to save the day so everyone can join the magnificent feast.
Acorn Party also
Ideas to help kids plan their own forest picnicFun nature activitiesSafety tips for campfiresAdditional bonus material with more information about the fluffy, real-life Pacific Northwest animals featured in this book. Beatrix Potter meets modern forest schools in this heartwarming children’s book, and fans of The Tale of Peter Rabbit will love this forest adventure. It's the perfect picture book for young nature explorers.
31 pages, Paperback
Published September 16, 2024
About the author
Audrey Sauble
14 books19 followersHello! I’m a children's author, science illustrator, and nature educator with a passion for exploring nature through picture books. I started writing picture books several years ago, when my oldest was a toddler. He asked a question that turned into a conversation, and that conversation inspired my first book--Who Laid the Egg?
I believe that kids can learn almost anything from a picture book, so I love sharing science and nature through my books.
You can find kids' activities and lesson plans for my books on my website, aesauble.com.
I believe that kids can learn almost anything from a picture book, so I love sharing science and nature through my books.
You can find kids' activities and lesson plans for my books on my website, aesauble.com.
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August 15, 2024
If I could shrink down to a bushy-tailed woodrat's size, I'd join in on this adventure in the Pacific Northwest, hunting, finding, learning, sharing, enjoying, and celebrating. Beautifully illustrated, and just a little cheeky, Sauble's book has captured the wonders of the region and its animals, their helpfulness and camaraderie. The activities at the end are super informative and make this book extend beyond the story into the real world.
August 17, 2024
Sweet Nature and Counting Story
This is a very sweet book about little forest animals and other objects they are counting while planning a party. Love the author’s illustrations and the helpful educational pages in the back such as party ideas, nature activities and more!
This is a very sweet book about little forest animals and other objects they are counting while planning a party. Love the author’s illustrations and the helpful educational pages in the back such as party ideas, nature activities and more!
February 12, 2026
A Cozy Counting Adventure Rooted in Nature
Acorn Party: A Pacific Northwest Counting Story by Audrey Sauble is a charming counting book that invites young readers into a woodland celebration inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Blending early math concepts with a strong sense of place, the story turns counting into a joyful forest gathering.
As the acorn party begins, children are guided through numbers in a gentle, cumulative way. Forest animals appear one by one, each addition building anticipation and rhythm. The counting feels organic rather than instructional — woven naturally into the unfolding event. Young readers can point, count along, and notice details in the illustrations, making it ideal for interactive read-alouds with preschoolers and early elementary children.
One of the book’s strengths is how vividly it captures its regional setting. The Pacific Northwest forest comes alive through lush greenery, textured bark, mushrooms, and familiar woodland creatures. The illustrations feel cozy and immersive, giving children a sense of being right there among the trees. Beyond numbers, the story subtly celebrates community and togetherness — the idea that everyone has a place at the party.
Acorn Party is more than just a counting book. It’s a warm introduction to early numeracy wrapped in nature, rhythm, and celebration. Perfect for young readers who love animals and forest scenes, it makes learning feel like joining in on something special.
Acorn Party: A Pacific Northwest Counting Story by Audrey Sauble is a charming counting book that invites young readers into a woodland celebration inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Blending early math concepts with a strong sense of place, the story turns counting into a joyful forest gathering.
As the acorn party begins, children are guided through numbers in a gentle, cumulative way. Forest animals appear one by one, each addition building anticipation and rhythm. The counting feels organic rather than instructional — woven naturally into the unfolding event. Young readers can point, count along, and notice details in the illustrations, making it ideal for interactive read-alouds with preschoolers and early elementary children.
One of the book’s strengths is how vividly it captures its regional setting. The Pacific Northwest forest comes alive through lush greenery, textured bark, mushrooms, and familiar woodland creatures. The illustrations feel cozy and immersive, giving children a sense of being right there among the trees. Beyond numbers, the story subtly celebrates community and togetherness — the idea that everyone has a place at the party.
Acorn Party is more than just a counting book. It’s a warm introduction to early numeracy wrapped in nature, rhythm, and celebration. Perfect for young readers who love animals and forest scenes, it makes learning feel like joining in on something special.
August 23, 2024
Sweet counting story and good ideas about a forest picnic
Two squirrels try to plan a picnic starting with one acorn. Then slowly they get a campfire started. But what happens after that?
Cute illustrations and sweet story for children teaching about nature and also about numbers.
Two squirrels try to plan a picnic starting with one acorn. Then slowly they get a campfire started. But what happens after that?
Cute illustrations and sweet story for children teaching about nature and also about numbers.
January 28, 2026
Acorn Party: A Pacific Northwest Counting Story by Audrey Sauble – This was an Amazon freebie. It might be my new favorite counting book (yes I am a nerdy enough person to admit that I still love picture books)! The illustrations are adorable! Happy Reading!
February 17, 2026
What a lovely way to learn numbers and counting.
This is a beautifully illustrated book, with its wonderfully unique way of leaning numbers and how to count, kept my children listening and entertained all the way to the end.
This is a beautifully illustrated book, with its wonderfully unique way of leaning numbers and how to count, kept my children listening and entertained all the way to the end.
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