Mika Song

Donut Feed the Squirrels is a really cute story about two squirrels, Norma and Belly, who discover a donut truck after being disappointed over burnt pancakes. They then make it their mission to try some of these donuts and bring some back for the other squirrels.

I loved the energy Norma and Belly had, as well as the friendship they shared. They had so much support for each other, which allowed them to have really good communication as well. The illustrations were incredibly well done, and it was a very cute drawing style.… (lisätietoja)

First sentence: This is the spot, Belly.
This is where you buried the acorns, Norma?
Yes.

Premise/plot: This one stars a lot of squirrels: Norma, Belly, Little Bee, and Gramps. These are food-obsessed squirrels. In this one the squirrels are interested in fortune cookies and the fortune inside the fortune cookies. They want to write the fortunes inside! Will these squirrels be able to type up the messages? Will they get their hands on cookies?

My thoughts: This one may just be my favorite of the four I've read. Maybe. It was definitely silly and fun… (lisätietoja)

First sentence: So, Norma, what's for lunch?
Well, our choices are: acorn soup, acorn bread, acorn pie, tacos, or acorn salad.
Tacos.
Acorn tacos.
Oh.

Premise/plot: This is the third book in this squirrel food graphic novel series for young readers. The first two books are Donut Feed the Squirrels and Apple of My Pie. Norma and Belly are two of many food-obsessed squirrels we meet in this series. In this one, misadventures [and adventures] center around PIZZA. Will the squirrels get to eat some pizza?

My thoughts: I like the series. Each book seems to center on a different food. All seem to be humorous misadventures. I am an overthinker--which I've mentioned before. I do wish these squirrels looked more like squirrels. But I enjoy their food-obsession and their silliness.… (lisätietoja)