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A Charming Children’s Book on Squirrels, Nature, and Inclusion.

"Olly is ared squirrel who enjoys watching the gray squirrels playing outside. He longs to be part of that fluffy group and to be their friend. Whenever he approaches the other squirrels, he is rejected because he is different.
Not being…

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1 author picked Olly, The Lone Red Squirrel as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book is by an Indie author like me! It is the modern, squirrel version of Rudolph, The Red Nose Reindeer! Being a ginger myself I totally related to Olly and his human friend.

Also, check out the gorgeous illustrations!! All that and a powerful message about bullying? Count me in!

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