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Squiggy Explores the New Land
Paperback
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher Price: $12.95
Publisher: Kenneth J. Goss
Published: Jul 31 2025
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.12
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This 14th installment of the Squiggy series beautifully combines the joy of new beginnings with the gentle melancholy of farewells, making it a touching and satisfying chapter in the Squiggy saga. In this heartfelt and whimsical adventure, Squiggy the Squirrel, the ever-curious and playful protagonist, sets off on a solo exploration of his new forest home. While the other meadow friends are busy settling into their new surroundings and building nests, Squiggy sneaks away in classic fashion, eager to discover what lies beyond.
As he ventures deep into the forest, Squiggy encounters a colorful array of new animal characters-including Darlene and Debbie Deer, Frederick Falcon, Michael Moose, Tom Turkey, and Benedick Bobcat. With each meeting, Squiggy's charm, friendliness, and unshakable trust in The Old Man help forge new bonds. He invites every creature he meets to visit the meadow and promises they'll be welcomed with kindness and food, especially from The Old Man, whom Squiggy insists is everyone's friend.
Through this journey, the story continues its tradition of teaching values like friendship, trust, acceptance, and the importance of sharing. Despite being warned about certain animals like Seymor Skunk or doubted by skeptics like Benedick Bobcat, Squiggy always sees the best in others and treats everyone as a potential friend.
Later, Squiggy gets lost in the thick forest but is rescued by his new friend Frederick Falcon, who guides him safely back home-just in time to avoid being caught shirking his chores by Cousin Sally.
The book ends with a deeply moving epilogue titled Farewell to Squiggy and the Old Man, a reflection on aging, memory, and the passage of time. The Old Man, now older and slower, gathers his animal friends for a heartfelt goodbye. Each meadow creature recounts their fondest memories of Squiggy, expressing gratitude, love, and admiration for the mischievous but kind-hearted squirrel who touched all their lives. It's a bittersweet tribute to friendship and the end of an era.
If you enjoyed this adventure, be sure to explore the rest of the Squiggy the Squirrel series-each book is filled with heartwarming tales, lovable characters, and timeless lessons that readers of all ages will cherish.
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