Nussi the Squirrel and its Adventures in the Forest

The picture book Nussi the Squirrel Needs His Friends tells a heartwarming story about Nussi, a small squirrel who has lost some of his precious acorns. The story aims for an educational approach, teaching children that it is completely normal not to find something and that it is okay to ask for help. On his adventure, he encounters various woodland animals. Each animal helps Nussi in the search, and together they experience funny and exciting moments. Although they don't find the acorns right away, they don't give up and encourage Nussi to keep searching. Through collaborating with the other animals, Nussi learns important lessons about friendship, patience, and trusting in his own abilities. At the end of the story, Nussi discovers that finding the acorns was not the most important thing. It is the journey of searching and the support from friends that truly matter.

Rene Burkhard, born on February 13, 1958, is a talented author who lives in Niederhasli in the beautiful canton of Zurich. Originally, he worked as a business teacher for 24 years before deciding to make a career change and pursue his passion for writing. Since then, he has published three books. Despite his successful career as a writer, Rene Burkhard is also a dedicated father. He has two wonderful daughters and is a proud grandfather of three grandchildren. As a family-oriented person, he knows how important beautiful stories are for children and how much they love them endlessly. With his creative approach and heartfelt writing style, Rene Burkhard has captured the warmth of teddy bears and animals and transported children into a magical world full of adventures. His unique perspective on the world of teddy bears and animals not only brings smiles to children's faces but also awakens in adults a childlike joy and enthusiasm for picture stories. Furthermore, he has published the following picture books: "The Home of Teddy Bears," "Balu at the Doctor and Visiting a Hospital with Friends," and "Teddy Balu." For adult readers, he has also written the novels "Peter Seeks Happiness" and "Happiness and Misfortune Are Closely Connected," as well as a thrilling thriller titled "Alpine Death."