Squirrel and Bird

Author: Laura Baker

, Illustrator: Stacey Thomas

£12.99

ISBN: 9781838917203 Category:

PUBLICATION DATE: October 2 2025

BINDING: Hardback

EXTENT: 32 pages

DIMENSIONS: 286 x 251 mm

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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.

"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."

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Meet the author

Laura Baker

Laura Baker is the author of all sorts of books for children. She has written about feelings, farms, the magic of books . . . and even talking onions! Laura grew up in Canada but now lives in a lovely…

Meet the illustrator

Stacey Thomas

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 neighbou…

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