"The Fantastic Flying Squirrel" storybook explores the lives and habitats of flying squirrels. It details their dietary habits, nocturnal nature, and unique gliding ability facilitated by a special membrane between their limbs. The Northern flying squirrel, which spans much of the northern U.S., enjoys mushrooms and truffles and nests communally in tree holes called dreys. The smaller and primarily eastern Southern flying squirrel is noted for hoarding nuts for winter. While the Southern species is not endangered, the Carolina and Virginia Northern flying squirrels face conservation challenges but are gradually recovering. Despite their nocturnal and elusive nature, flying squirrels are fascinating creatures that contribute significantly to their ecosystem.