Whiffet Squirrel

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Whiffet Squirrel

by Julia Greene

EN·~12 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

12:00

Description

Three bright‑eyed squirrels—Whiffet, Skiffet and little Skud—set off with Mom and Dad to find a safer place to raise their brood. Their search leads them up an old chestnut tree, where they discover a snug brown house perched on a branch, complete with a sloping red roof, round doors and a “FOR RENT” sign flashing in bold letters. The family imagines the perfect nook for storing nuts and raising their young, and Mom immediately begins to make it their own.

Just as the squirrels start to settle in, a pair of newly‑wed robins swoop down, mistaking the tiny dwelling for a birdhouse. A comical showdown ensues, with the squirrel parents quickly posting a “NO TRESPASSING” sign and the children giggling at the birds’ startled flight. As the squirrels move their belongings into the new home, listeners are invited to share in the playful spirit of woodland life and the joys of turning a humble perch into a bustling family haven.

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Language

en

Duration

~12 minutes (11K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Nov 17, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Julia Greene

Julia Greene

Best known as an illustrator of early 20th-century children’s books, this artist helped shape the look of many classic stories for young readers. Her name appears again and again alongside lively, family-centered adventures, especially in Howard R. Garis’s popular Curlytops series.

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