After many nights watching the flying squirrels leap, soar, fly, and play in the trees in the backyard of my Northwest Wisconsin home, I just knew there was a story there. Seeing my vision come to the page has been such a joy, and there are so many people who were instrumental in its creation. I must, of course, thank my wife Andrea, my mother Mary, and stepdad Rich, who always have time to listen to my next big idea and plans—this book among them. A very special thank you goes out my sister-in-law Kelly and niece Ava who were happy to bounce ideas back and forth and listen to the story. Ava even helped name some of Day’s friends in the book. Shannon and Orange Hat Publishing also deserve a huge thank you as this book would not have been possible without their passion for publishing. And, Eve Funnell, thank you for taking my words and making them come alive in your beautiful illustrations. I came up with the story of Day while in a deer stand watching an oncoming storm while some squirrels were going about their day. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed writing it.