The Amazing Augustus

A picture book about Augustus, a hubristic squirrel who is so busy celebrating himself that he winds up in the belly of a lion by author Tammi Sauer!

Behold, my lovely audience!
I am the amazing Augustus.
There is no one quite like me.



Augustus the squirrel is so busy praising himself that he winds up in the belly of a lion! This quirky, voicy picture book by beloved author Tammi Sauer is certain to have kids laughing as they realize well before Augustus that he is walking across a lion’s back. Kids love being smarter than the book, and this one takes the joke as far as possible—that is, literally inside a lion. Stay tuned for Augustus’s next adventure: AUGUSTUS IS BACK! (YOU’RE WELCOME!).