Rex the Rabbit’s Carrot Trail: The Chipmunk’s Secret

Series: Wild Adventures with Animal Friends  (Book 4)

Author: Zelda Lynn

Audience: Early readers, ages 6–11

Format: Paperback &  eBook

Length: ~58pages

Setting:    A vibrant garden at the foot of a towering oak, through fall to winter (tracks, burrows, food  

Release / Publication Date:  September, 2023 

Publisher: Zelda Lynn
ISBN / ASIN:    Paperback:B0CHGD6P44    eBook:B0CHG1DK5T  

🐇 Rex the Rabbit – Carrot-loving sleuth whose curiosity and blue detective hat—kick off the mystery.

🐿️ Chipper the Chipmunk – Fast, fluffy-tailed neighbor whose family is stockpiling for winter, sparking a plan to share.

🦉 Ethan the Owl – Watchful guide in the oak who points Rex to the burrow and offers winter wisdom.

🦔 Rosie the Hedgehog – Shares clues (and clever storage ideas) that help the team build their food bank.

🦋 Bella the Butterfly – Gentle spotter who sees the quick, bushy-tailed culprit dart by.

🦊 Flash the Fox & 🦡 Benny the Badger– Later join-in helpers, contributing apples and worms to the pantry.

🐿️🐦 Squirrels & Birds – Builders and gatherers; their teamwork turns the oak into a community pantry.

🧐 Curiosity & Discovery – Footprints, carrot crumbs, and careful observation turn questions into answers.

🤝 Friendship, Sharing & Community– A conflict becomes cooperation as animals build a food bank together.

💪 Teamwork & Problem-Solving– From storage ideas to pest-proofing, each species adds a unique strength.

🧭 Empathy & Fairness– Understanding Chipper’s need leads to a plan where everyone is fed.

🌿 Nature & Seasons– Preparing for winter, learning about tracks, burrows, and survival habits.

Use Rex’s mystery to spark:

🌱 Science & nature: animal tracks, burrows, hibernation, seasonal change

💬 SEL: empathy, fairness, conflict → cooperation, community problem-solving

🧠 Critical thinking: clue-tracking, comparing footprints, planning a solution

Activities:

· Footprint detective: match prints to animals; make stamp “tracks.”

· Design a food bank: sketch shelves/underground storage; assign roles (diggers, climbers, watchers).

· Fun-fact & joke corner: weave in book’s facts/jokes for reading fluency and smiles.

Q1. What age group is this book for?
Early readers about 6–11; also great for read-aloud.

Q2. Do I need to read the series in order?
No, each Wild Adventures story stands alone with familiar friends.

Q3. What will children learn from Rex’s story?
Observation, empathy, teamwork, and how sharing builds a stronger community.

Q4. Which animals appear?
Rabbits, chipmunks, owls, butterflies, hedgehogs, squirrels, birds, foxes, and badgers, plus winter ecology touches.

Q5. Are there fun facts or jokes in the book?
Yes, quick “Fun Facts” (teeth, tracks, hibernation) and “Joke Time” moments throughout.

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