Description: Exciting fun today, too! The lively, chattering squirrels' thrilling chestnut picnic! Today is picnic day for the squirrels! High atop a chestnut tree, they spot an enormous chestnut. The squirrels decide to join forces and pick it together. Poke, poke, poke! But then... crash, boom! What could possibly happen next? Author Kim Ji-an, who warmed hearts with the winter fantasy Tangerine Train, returns with an even more delightful and cheerful cast of characters. This is the autumn installment of the Four Seasons Picnic series, filled with the joyful story of adorable squirrels on their exciting chestnut picnic. Join cute animal friends on a fun picnic each season! Delightful fun! An adorable twist! The unpredictable, exciting chestnut picnic day of the squirrels Today is the long-awaited chestnut picnic day - a plump, golden autumn day when chestnuts are ripening. Seven squirrels set off on their picnic, singing "Chestnuts! Chestnuts!" In the forest bathed in soft autumn sunlight, the squirrels are bursting with excitement. But soon they grow a little glum, wondering how they'll ever fill their empty baskets. That's when they spot it - an enormous chestnut hanging high above. Bursting with energy, the seven squirrel friends decide to pick that giant chestnut and join forces. But then - crash, boom! - something completely unexpected happens right before their eyes. In Chestnut Picnic, the seven squirrels bring their signature cheerfulness to every situation, and unexpected good fortune arrives like a wonderful surprise. It's truly a warm and heartfelt picture book that brings joy and happiness to everyone who reads it. Separate Yet Together! The Seven Squirrels Chestnut Picnic features seven squirrels who, at first glance, look alike but each has their own charming style - some wear chestnut-cap hats, others sport big round glasses. Some squirrels have bold, spirited personalities, while others are quiet and gentle, chatting softly with a dragonfly friend. Each of the seven squirrels brings their own unique personality, adding energy and charm to the story. But these seven squirrels aren't just lively - they also have wonderful teamwork skills. Working together without being told, they build a long pole and even stack themselves into a towering tower. And they never forget to thank a friend who lends unexpected help. This is exactly why readers fall completely in love with these cheerful, warmhearted squirrels. An Innocent, Adorable Fantasy for Children Watching what happens to the seven squirrels, you can't help but see your own child in them - falling asleep with excited anticipation the night before a picnic, feeling joyful one moment and glum the next, then quickly forgetting their worries and chattering happily again, just like innocent children do. Add to this a fantasy that any young child would love - an enormous chestnut, as big as a house, unexpectedly transforming into a delicious roasted treat - and watching the squirrels joyfully feast on it, children feel as though they themselves have gone on a grand adventure, filled with excitement and satisfaction. This delightful fantasy is made even more fun by Chestnut Picnic's storytelling style, which uses minimal narration and instead lets each squirrel's chattering voice carry the story forward - giving readers the vivid feeling that the squirrel friends are talking right in front of them. After delighting readers with the gentle, warm winter fantasy of Tangerine Train, author Kim Ji-an now brings that same warmth and sensitivity to an even more joyful and cheerful cast of characters, offering young readers a truly special fantasy adventure.