The Squirrel's Birthday and Other Parties

A whale and a seagull dance silently on a moon-drenched beach. A grasshopper pays a fortune for a speck of dust. A squirrel and an ant discover a mysterious feast, with an invisible host, in the depths of a forest. In his philosophical animal tales, Toon Tellegen creates surreal stories and charming characters that will capture the imaginations of readers everywhere. Perfectly complemented by Jessica Ahlberg’s delicate illustrations, this collection of short stories is intelligent, moving and funny.



‘Two twinkling gems….delicate, idiosyncratic…thoughtful and unusual… a delight for anyone lucky enough to read them’ - Booksellers Choice by Lindsey Stainer of Blackwells