Bloomsbury Children’s Books: Squirrel and Duck – Mission Improbable
Format
Pages
Date of Release
Paperback
227
14 May 2025
Get ready for laugh-out-loud chaos in this brilliantly illustrated adventure about the most unlikely best friends you’ll ever meet—Squirrel and Duck! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and the Grimwood series, this fast-paced story is packed with humour, heart, and hilariously absurd situations.
Squirrel and Duck may be odd housemates, but they share an extraordinary secret: they are the only two talking animals in the world. When bulldozers arrive to redevelop the abandoned theme park they call home, the duo is forced to flee with nothing but Duck’s beloved “pet” cactus, Mr Spikes.
Things take a wild turn when they overhear two hopeless art thieves plotting a crime. What follows is a madcap mission fueled by Squirrel’s dreams of untold riches and Duck’s desire to do the right thing for the nation. With bungling burglars, surprisingly unhelpful woodland creatures, and a serious transport problem in their way, this zanily brilliant tale delivers non-stop fun and adventure.
Written by the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book series, this story is bursting with witty dialogue, comic mishaps, and irresistible illustrations—a guaranteed hit with young readers.
Keywords: Squirrel and Duck book, Mission Improbable kids book, funny animal stories for children, illustrated fiction for kids, Dog Man readalikes, Grimwood fans books, Bloomsbury children’s paperback, humour books for ages 7–10
