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Squinkle the Squirrel: An uplifting rhyming adventure about forgiveness and truthfulness; with woodland map, magic wand and hidden 'secret ke

Christine Armstrong

You find Squinkle the red squirrel sat in his big tree wrapping acorns in leaves and tying them with string. He is sweet and friendly but so sad he is nearly crying. After listening to his dilemma you know you can help!


This is your second big adventure in Enderby Wood, making new friends and learning about the amazing forest creatures that live there.


Squinkle the Squirrel is a charming kid's story centred on:


🧡 Forgiveness and truthfulness

💚 Kindness and friendship

🩵 Caring for animals and nature

🤎 Teamwork and resilience

❤️ Exploring emotions and feelings

💛 Learning about British wildlife

💙 Boosting happiness and satisfaction

💜 Strengthening mental health and wellness

🧡 Promoting self esteem and self worth

💚 Increasing awareness of the environment and endangered species

🩷 Encouraging inclusion and being supportive


Additional features:

✅ Extra fun and entertainment finding the 'secret key' hidden in one of the illustrations.

✅ Bonus educational learning double-spread of information about red squirrels.

✅ 10% of profits donated to animal and children's charities - The People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and Children's mental health charity, Place 2 Be.

✅ Full colour map of Enderby Wood to plot out the route through Enderby Wood.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Inkle World
  • Publish Date: Dec 6th, 2022
  • Pages: 24
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 8.50in - 0.07in - 0.17lb
  • EAN: 9781739225827
  • Recommended age: 05-08
  • Categories: Animals - SquirrelsSocial Themes - Emotions & FeelingsStories in Verse (see also Poetry)

About the Author

Armstrong, Christine: - "Having worn many hats in life - wife, mother, employee etc. Christine is now retired and finally pursuing her own passions as an artist and author. The Inkle World series came about as a distraction from illness, and her daughter Katharine decided it was too good to bury on a shelf so set about turning the original watercolour illustration into graphic artwork and putting the tales out into the world. Thankfully well now, Christine hopes her animal adventures will brighten the day of many young children and the INKLE (Inspiring, Nurturing, Kind and Loving Energy) vibe will spread far and wide."

Praise for this book

"My daughter (age 5) absolutely loves Squinkle the Squirrel, it's her all-time favourite book. Fortunately, the rhyming verses also make it a delight for me to read, every night!" Nicola East - mother


"I found the magic key! It took me ages but I didn't mind. I like the story too." Lewis (6)


"The book is an absolutely winner. The illustration style is softer than most which makes it a lovely calming bedtime read for my easily over-stimulated son. The lovely lilting rhyming verses are a great way to get the important message across, which really sunk in with him." Sarah - mother of Noah (8)


"These books are sure to become classics, they are timeless lessons taught beautifully." Philippa - teacher