Squirrel and Bird
Published on 2. October 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-83891-720-3 (ISBN)
Description
A smart, funny, visually striking picture book about identity, self-expression, and refusing to be defined by just one thing.
Meet Squirrel. Squirrel is LOUD.
Meet Bird. Bird is quiet.
They are complete opposites.
And that's all you need to know.
The end.
Or is it . . . ?
This cleverly crafted story flips labels upside down, proving that nobody can be summed up in a single word. Written with wit by Laura Baker and illustrated by debut talent Stacey Thomas, this playful, thought-provoking book will have children discovering hidden layers of meaning on every page. A joyful celebration of self-acceptance, it encourages and empowers kids to embrace every part of themselves - loud, quiet, or somewhere in between.
Ideal for fans of Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival, Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph and You Matter by Christian Robinson, this beautifully illustrated book features a modern, limited colour palette that makes every page a work of art. A must-have for parents, teachers, and anyone seeking inclusive, confidence-boosting picture books about being unapologetically you.
Meet Squirrel. Squirrel is LOUD.
Meet Bird. Bird is quiet.
They are complete opposites.
And that's all you need to know.
The end.
Or is it . . . ?
This cleverly crafted story flips labels upside down, proving that nobody can be summed up in a single word. Written with wit by Laura Baker and illustrated by debut talent Stacey Thomas, this playful, thought-provoking book will have children discovering hidden layers of meaning on every page. A joyful celebration of self-acceptance, it encourages and empowers kids to embrace every part of themselves - loud, quiet, or somewhere in between.
Ideal for fans of Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival, Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph and You Matter by Christian Robinson, this beautifully illustrated book features a modern, limited colour palette that makes every page a work of art. A must-have for parents, teachers, and anyone seeking inclusive, confidence-boosting picture books about being unapologetically you.
Reviews / Votes
A beautiful tale of being our true selves and not just what others expect us to be! * BookBairn * A playful and thought-provoking picture book, with bold enticing illustrations. * BookBairn. *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little Tiger Press Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 6 years
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 249 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
432 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83891-720-3 (9781838917203)
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Persons
Laura Baker (Author)
Laura Baker is the author of over 50 books for children, including picture books, board books, activity books, non-fiction and early readers. She has written about feelings, friendship, monsters, unicorns and, of course . . . the magic of books. Laura grew up in Canada but now lives in a lovely town on the south coast of Wales with her husband, two boys and big basset hound.
Stacey Thomas (Illustrator)
Stacey Thomas has been drawing for as long as she can remember. She lives in a small town in the Oxfordshire countryside, where she spends her days illustrating picture books, rambling in the neighbouring woods and attempting to befriend the local wildlife.
Laura Baker is the author of over 50 books for children, including picture books, board books, activity books, non-fiction and early readers. She has written about feelings, friendship, monsters, unicorns and, of course . . . the magic of books. Laura grew up in Canada but now lives in a lovely town on the south coast of Wales with her husband, two boys and big basset hound.
Stacey Thomas (Illustrator)
Stacey Thomas has been drawing for as long as she can remember. She lives in a small town in the Oxfordshire countryside, where she spends her days illustrating picture books, rambling in the neighbouring woods and attempting to befriend the local wildlife.