He Lives Behind a Creosote Bush: A Mojave Desert Story

Meet Peanut, a tiny antelope squirrel living in the Mojave Desert.

Behind a creosote bush, Peanut spends his days searching for seeds, plants, and crunchy insects. But one unusual discovery teaches an important lesson about keeping wild animals wild.

Based on a true story from Mojave National Preserve, this gentle children's picture book introduces young readers to desert wildlife through real-world nature storytelling and science facts.