Stikki the Squirrel follows a young grey squirrel who tumbles his way through one adventure after another. The story starts with his birth and early life high in the sycamore tree, then quickly spins into a mix of funny accidents, curious discoveries, close calls, family trouble, and moments of surprising bravery. Stikki explores gardens, meets odd critters, picks fights with birds, gets stuck in nearly everything, battles winter storms, saves his sisters, confronts dangerous cats, and even wanders far past home, where he meets new friends and learns how big and strange the world can be. It’s a lively travelogue of a squirrel who never stops bouncing from one situation to the next.

I found myself laughing when Stikki blundered into those slugs, toppled into the pond, or freaked out over his sisters building that giant snow creature. The writing feels soft and warm at times, especially when the family snuggles together for winter, and then suddenly it turns chaotic with chases and scuffles. I loved how the author gave the animals such strong personalities. Mollie’s bossy. Tia’s sweet. Stikki’s curious to the point of being ridiculous. The mix made the whole story feel alive and, honestly, pretty cute.

Some parts pulled me in more than I expected. When the cats attacked, I got tense and sat there rooting for this tiny squirrel who thinks he’s invincible. And when Stikki got lost, the mood hit differently. I felt a little knot of worry, like oh no, this goofy fluffball has really messed up this time. The book swings between silly and heartfelt, and I enjoyed that balance. It kept me flipping pages because I genuinely wanted to know what trouble he’d get into next. Also, the world feels cozy even when it’s dangerous. The writing paints the gardens, trees, snow, and forest in a way that makes me want to sit outside and watch real squirrels do their thing.

I’d say this children’s book is great for younger readers who like animal stories filled with adventure and gentle humor. It also works for adults who enjoy a light, warmhearted tale that doesn’t take itself too seriously. If you want something sweet, lively, and packed with small emotional moments, Stikki the Squirrel hits that spot nicely.

Pages: 200 | ASIN : B0C69J8CR8