The primal instinct to protect their young can drive mothers to extreme measures. Ol’ Mama Squirrel, for one, is prepared to do anything to defend her home and babies — and woe betide anyone (or anything) that dares draw her ire! But even a fierce mama needs a little help now and then, especially when faced with a bear-sized problem.

  
Ol’ Mama Squirrel is one of the most memorable picturebook characters we’ve met, and the expressive and comical illustrations of her antics are sure to draw lots of chuckles.

  
Plus, the chorus of “chook-chook-chooks” pretty much guarantees that this will be a smashing read-aloud book!