In the largest, oldest tree of the forest lives a growing squirrel family. While cleaning their house for a new sibling’s arrival, two young kits discover a treasure map. But getting the adults to believe the map is harder than they imagine. Will they ever find the treasure?

The Hidden Treasure Nearby is the silver medal winner of the Key Colors US 2024 competition. With a wink to nature, this story invites children to look around and be amazed by things around them, because there are treasures all around us!