A smart, funny, visually striking picture book about identity, self-expression, and refusing to be defined by just one thing. Meet Squirrel. Squirrel is LOUD. Meet Bird. Bird is quiet. They are complete opposites. And that's all you need to know. The end. Or is it . . . ? This cleverly crafted story flips labels upside down, proving that nobody can be summed up in a single word. Written with wit by Laura Baker and illustrated by debut talent Stacey Thomas, this playful, thought-provoking book will have children discovering hidden layers of meaning on every page. A joyful celebration of self-acceptance, it encourages and empowers kids to embrace every part of themselves - loud, quiet, or somewhere in between. Ideal for fans of Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival, Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph and You Matter by Christian Robinson, this beautifully illustrated book features a modern, limited colour palette that makes every page a work of art. A must-have for parents, teachers, and anyone seeking inclusive, confidence-boosting picture books about being unapologetically you.

A beautiful tale of being our true selves and not just what others expect us to be! * BookBairn *
A playful and thought-provoking picture book, with bold enticing illustrations. * BookBairn. *
Joyfully highlighting that we all have many different personality traits and can be whoever we want to be. * The Observer *
An excellent (and very beautiful) reminder that we are all more than one thing - complex and unique - and that's something to celebrate. * Shelf *

Laura Baker (Author) An editor turned writer, Laura is the author of more than 60 books for children. She grew up in Canada but now lives in a lovely town on the south coast of Wales with her husband, two sons, lots of cups of tea, and a love of all things cute and cozy. Stacey Thomas (Illustrator) Stacey Thomas has been drawing for as long as she can remember. She lives in a small town in the Oxfordshire countryside, where she spends her days illustrating picture books, rambling in the neighbouring woods and attempting to befriend the local wildlife.