Whiffet Squirrel

"Whiffet Squirrel" by Julia Greene is a captivating children's story from the early 1900s. The story follows the fun adventures of three red squirrel siblings named Whiffet, Skiffet, and Skud, who find an empty birdhouse and decide to make it their home. The story touches on themes of childhood fun, being curious, and the excitement of exploring the world. These themes all come together as the little Squirrel family enjoys their time together in an old chestnut tree, where, one day, Whiffet leads her brothers on a mission to snatch a doll's trunk and all the things inside it from a sleeping girl named Polly. After successfully sneaking away with Polly's doll clothes and makeup, they are overjoyed. However, their joy doesn't last long, as Polly soon realizes her favorite things are gone. The story ends with an unexpected twist, showing the innocence of kids when mischief doesn't always go as expected as they live their new life.