Tye the
Squirrel
by Aleia Loper
Inspiring children to embrace their uniqueness and face challenges with confidence and support from family and friends.
📗 Book 1 — Tye the Squirrel
Front Cover
Cover Art
About the Book
Meet Tye — a cool, confident squirrel sporting a blue jacket, gold chain, and a rainbow chopper bike. Set against a beautiful rural backdrop, this book inspires children to be themselves no matter what. Tye shows kids that their uniqueness is their greatest strength!
A Note from Tye:
"Dear Readers… Always remember to be yourself! No matter where you come from, your uniqueness is your superpower."
📘 Book 2 — Growing Through Change
Front Cover
Cover Art
About the Book
In this exciting sequel, Tye and his friends Aleia, Emma, and Sam navigate life's biggest changes — moving to a new home, making new friends, and finding their place in the world. Set against the iconic backdrop of St. Louis, Missouri and the Gateway Arch, this story teaches children that change can lead to beautiful new beginnings.
The crew in front of the Gateway Arch!
📖 Peek Inside Book 2
Leaving St. Louis…
A new adventure begins!
Making new friends 🤝
🐿️ Meet the Characters
The cool, confident squirrel with a blue jacket, gold chain, and rainbow chopper. Always ready for an adventure!
Tye's best friend — stylish, kind, and always there to lend a hand. Rocks a pink hoodie and braids.
The music-lover of the crew. Emma is always vibing with her purple headphones and gold chain.
The full squad — together they face every challenge with friendship, laughter, and heart.
Confidence
Uniqueness
Family
Friendship
🎨 Photo Gallery
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Book 1 – Front Cover
Book 2 – Growing Through Change
Squirrel Football! 🏈
Tye on the field! 🏈
Tye, Aleia & Emma
Chillin' at the Clubhouse 🏠
Hoops with the crew 🏀
Leaving St. Louis…
Arriving at a new home
Making new friends
Emma 💜
Aleia 🩷
Books & Merch
Book 1 – Back Cover
Book 1 – About the Author
The full crew at the Gateway Arch!
🌟 About the Author
Aleia Loper
Aleia Loper is a St. Louis, Missouri native with a deep passion for arts, culture, and helping youth develop self-esteem and self-help skills. Her books focus on addressing life's challenges for children, empowering them to navigate their world with confidence and strength.
The Mission
This book series aims to inspire children to embrace their uniqueness and face challenges with confidence and support from family and friends.
"Dear Readers… Always remember to be yourself! No matter where you come from, your uniqueness is your superpower."