Racoon Climbs Tree With Basket Coloring Page

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Imagine you are tiny enough to ride along in the woven basket that the raccoon carries up the tree. What treasures do you hope the raccoon finds in the forest tonight?

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Word of the Day

Nocturnal

Being 'nocturnal' means that an animal, like a raccoon, is most active at night. They sleep during the day and explore at night.

Did You Know?

• A raccoon's sensitive paws have no fur on them, making them incredibly good at feeling around for food, even in murky
• Raccoons have a 'mask' of dark fur around their eyes that helps to reduce glare, like sunglasses, so they can see
• Baby raccoons are called 'kits,' and they stay with their mother for almost a year, learning important skills like

Conversation Corner

? If you were a raccoon, what kind of delicious treats would you search for in?
? How do you think the raccoon feels as it climbs so high into the tree with its?
? What other clever ways do you think animals adapt to their environment to find?

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