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Donut Feed the Squirrels
Two squirrels--and best friends--meet their match: a donut food truck! A hilarious young graphic novel perfect for fans of
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea
and anyone who would do ANYTHING for a donut.
Norma and Belly plan to start the day with some pancakes, but when Norma accidentally burns them, these two best friends set out to find a new treat. Chestnuts might be nice . . . but what is that delicious smell in the distance? A new food truck has parked near their tree, and these two squirrels are going to figure out how to get their hands on these "donuts" that it seems to be selling.
Mika Song gives readers something to laugh at as these squirrels try their hardest to get some donuts while just about everything goes wrong. A fun "donut caper" graphic novel that focuses on madcap action, problem-solving, and the power of working together.
Norma and Belly plan to start the day with some pancakes, but when Norma accidentally burns them, these two best friends set out to find a new treat. Chestnuts might be nice . . . but what is that delicious smell in the distance? A new food truck has parked near their tree, and these two squirrels are going to figure out how to get their hands on these "donuts" that it seems to be selling.
Mika Song gives readers something to laugh at as these squirrels try their hardest to get some donuts while just about everything goes wrong. A fun "donut caper" graphic novel that focuses on madcap action, problem-solving, and the power of working together.
112 pages, Hardcover
First published September 29, 2020
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Mika Song
22 books44 followersMika Song grew up in Manila, Philippines, and Honolulu, Hawaii. She moved to New York to attend the Pratt Institute and worked in animation before making children's books. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.
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March 19, 2021
Take two squirrels who are disappointed over burnt pancakes and show them a donut truck. Who can blame them when the aromas from the truck entice them into cooking up a plan to get some. The truck owner turns down their offer to pay him with sweet chestnuts, so they figure out a plan to get inside and recruit little Bee to provide a getaway vehicle (it turns out to be a roller skate). This is a cute caper with some unexpected results. Looking forward to the next adventure: 'Apple of My Pie.'
September 11, 2025
Donut Feed the Squirrels is a cute graphic novel about two hungry squirrels who want to eat the donuts made in a little trailer. They try to buy them with nuts after seeing humans buy them. When that doesn't work, the squirrels band with other squirrels and steal the donuts. However, the donut vendor discovers that the nuts make his donuts more delicious, so he leaves a reward for them.
This book is cute, but, when I was reading about the raid, I kept picturing the people going into stores in big cities and stealing whatever they wanted and the owners being unable to do anything about it. The message of the story seems to be that if the owner is not a nice guy and you can't get what you want any other way, stealing is justifiable. I would not want my younger grandchildren reading this book or thinking like the main characters.
This book is cute, but, when I was reading about the raid, I kept picturing the people going into stores in big cities and stealing whatever they wanted and the owners being unable to do anything about it. The message of the story seems to be that if the owner is not a nice guy and you can't get what you want any other way, stealing is justifiable. I would not want my younger grandchildren reading this book or thinking like the main characters.
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November 12, 2020
I loved the art, the spunky personalities and then there was a food truck. Just stop it - too cute!
November 9, 2025
3.25-3.5 stars
Very cute. My clients enjoyed the silliness the characters get into to get a donut. Will definitely consider checking out the sequel for them.
Very cute. My clients enjoyed the silliness the characters get into to get a donut. Will definitely consider checking out the sequel for them.
August 10, 2020
This was flipping delightful! Charming, enrapting, giggling, and cute. I adored it! Cannot wait to share with my kids!
January 29, 2022
What an amazingly fun book!
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July 28, 2021Take two squirrels who are disappointed over burnt pancakes and show them a donut truck. Who can blame them when the aromas from the truck entice them into cooking up a plan to get some. The truck owner turns down their offer to pay him with sweet chestnuts, so they figure out a plan to get inside and recruit little Bee to provide a getaway vehicle (it turns out to be a roller skate). This is a cute caper with some unexpected results. Looking forward to the next adventure: 'Apple of My Pie.'
*Review by Darla from Red Bridge*
*Review by Darla from Red Bridge*
September 13, 2021
This is such a wonderful book. I mean, one of the characters is named Belly. Need I say more? In case I do, the writing is funny, the art supports it perfectly, and I loved everything about this book.
December 19, 2020
Funny, cute and quirky - this graphic novel is my new favorite recommendation for young readers! Perfect read alike for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.
After a burned breakfast, best friends Norma and Belly discover something even better than pancakes: donuts! With the help of a few accomplices, they target a local food truck and pull off the greatest heist in squirrel history.
After a burned breakfast, best friends Norma and Belly discover something even better than pancakes: donuts! With the help of a few accomplices, they target a local food truck and pull off the greatest heist in squirrel history.
May 25, 2021
― Rating: 4.5 Stars: ★★★★ 1/2
Donut Feed The Squirrels is an incredibly charming, cute, and hilarious graphic novel about two squirrels who plan a heist to get some delicious donuts! One of the funniest graphic novels I've read in a while, its very sweet!
While what drew me to this graphic novel originally was the artwork, I'm glad I went into this book without knowing too much, it made the reading experience that much more special.
Norma and Belly are two squirrels who live in a park going about their average day! But, when a pancake breakfast doesn't go as planned they set their sights on some delicious donuts from a food truck instead. But the problem is, the cranky donut seller is keeping them away. So their only option? Plan a HEIST of course! With the help of a couple of squirrels called Gramps and Little Bee, they plan the donut heist of the century (with only 8 minutes).
Alright so the humor in this is really my kind of humor, its situational, witty, also just incredibly clever and fun to read: When the turn into floofs after trying to get donuts on their first try, Norma thinking Belly turned into a donut and lots more little moments!
There's a a soft, graceful art style that shines through the natural color palette like greens, browns, etc. What adds another layer to the soft, comforting quality of this story is through vivid ink, watercolor, and sumi brush tools for the artwork.
Probably leaving this at a 4.5 because I truly wanted more from this first installment with the fact that it was just too much fun and very CUTE! I loved the dynamics between the characters, the humor especially and seeing the adorable story come to life through the art style. This book was EVERYTHING I needed right now, I love it so much!!
Donut Feed The Squirrels is an incredibly cute and hilarious graphic novel about squirrels planning a sweet donut heist! The artwork, humor, and storytelling all blend perfectly together, leaving readers eager to read the next Norma and Belly adventure!
Donut Feed The Squirrels is an incredibly charming, cute, and hilarious graphic novel about two squirrels who plan a heist to get some delicious donuts! One of the funniest graphic novels I've read in a while, its very sweet!
While what drew me to this graphic novel originally was the artwork, I'm glad I went into this book without knowing too much, it made the reading experience that much more special.
Norma and Belly are two squirrels who live in a park going about their average day! But, when a pancake breakfast doesn't go as planned they set their sights on some delicious donuts from a food truck instead. But the problem is, the cranky donut seller is keeping them away. So their only option? Plan a HEIST of course! With the help of a couple of squirrels called Gramps and Little Bee, they plan the donut heist of the century (with only 8 minutes).
Alright so the humor in this is really my kind of humor, its situational, witty, also just incredibly clever and fun to read: When the turn into floofs after trying to get donuts on their first try, Norma thinking Belly turned into a donut and lots more little moments!
There's a a soft, graceful art style that shines through the natural color palette like greens, browns, etc. What adds another layer to the soft, comforting quality of this story is through vivid ink, watercolor, and sumi brush tools for the artwork.
Probably leaving this at a 4.5 because I truly wanted more from this first installment with the fact that it was just too much fun and very CUTE! I loved the dynamics between the characters, the humor especially and seeing the adorable story come to life through the art style. This book was EVERYTHING I needed right now, I love it so much!!
Donut Feed The Squirrels is an incredibly cute and hilarious graphic novel about squirrels planning a sweet donut heist! The artwork, humor, and storytelling all blend perfectly together, leaving readers eager to read the next Norma and Belly adventure!
January 6, 2021
Early reader graphic novel about two adorable squirrels and their quest for donuts!
January 11, 2021
A cute and hilarious story about two squirrels that just want a donut from the Donut Wagon. Super quick GN, but I’m excited to see that a sequel is on the way!
October 4, 2024
My five year old's review: Silly Squirrels. You could have just ask the guy for a donut.
Me: But they're squirrels baby, the guy doesn't understand them.
Her: Oh...yeah...but it wasn't nice to mess up his truck.
Me: This is true.
Her: But they were cute!
A 4 out of 5.
Me: But they're squirrels baby, the guy doesn't understand them.
Her: Oh...yeah...but it wasn't nice to mess up his truck.
Me: This is true.
Her: But they were cute!
A 4 out of 5.
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December 9, 2020This is a cute, funny graphic novel about a pair of squirrels who discover a new donut truck has parked nearby and they are desperate to try the fried dough. After trying to purchase donuts in exchange for sweet chestnuts, they are swiftly rebuked and must break in to the food truck. Once inside, they have an idea to improve the donuts (add nuts), which accidentally causes the donut machine to malfunction.
Don't read on an empty stomach (if you are a fan of donuts)! I loved the cute squirrel characters in this adorable graphic novel. Not only the character duo of main squirrels Norma and Belly, but the elderly Gramps and all their friends. I think fans of Narwhal and Jelly would enjoy this series starter.
Don't read on an empty stomach (if you are a fan of donuts)! I loved the cute squirrel characters in this adorable graphic novel. Not only the character duo of main squirrels Norma and Belly, but the elderly Gramps and all their friends. I think fans of Narwhal and Jelly would enjoy this series starter.
May 3, 2020
A sweet and easy chapter book for early readers and it’s a graphic novel. Norma and a Belly are best friends, but when Norma burns their pancakes, they go out to search for food. Read this with your students and be sure and include some yummy donuts.
January 6, 2021
This is a fantastic little book. Not only is it a great story with fun illustrations, it is also the first book that my kindergarten-age child read aloud all the way through by themselves.
January 13, 2021
This was cute! At the bakery I used to work at, they would give the misshaped donuts to the squirrels outside. The squirrels in this book had a lot more fun getting their donuts.
October 20, 2021
First sentence: Belly! Wake up, I'm making pancakes!
Premise/plot: Donut Feed the Squirrel is the first in a new graphic novel series for young readers. It stars squirrels. Norma and Belly are introduced in this one! Good news: Norma is making pancakes!!! Bad news: Norma BURNS the pancakes. Good news: the squirrels SMELL something delicious--donuts! Bad news: It may be difficult for the squirrels to GET the donuts. In fact, it may take a genius plan....can Norma and Belly (with a little help) get their paws on donuts???
My thoughts: I enjoyed this one. It was fun. It was funny. I loved seeing the plan in motion. The bit with the ROLLER SKATES was just great fun. I think it's a promising start to a new series.
Premise/plot: Donut Feed the Squirrel is the first in a new graphic novel series for young readers. It stars squirrels. Norma and Belly are introduced in this one! Good news: Norma is making pancakes!!! Bad news: Norma BURNS the pancakes. Good news: the squirrels SMELL something delicious--donuts! Bad news: It may be difficult for the squirrels to GET the donuts. In fact, it may take a genius plan....can Norma and Belly (with a little help) get their paws on donuts???
My thoughts: I enjoyed this one. It was fun. It was funny. I loved seeing the plan in motion. The bit with the ROLLER SKATES was just great fun. I think it's a promising start to a new series.
October 22, 2020
Norma and Belly are squirrels who live in a large tree together. When Norma tries to make pancakes for breakfast, she burns them so badly that not even Belly can eat them. Then they smell something even sweeter coming from a food truck nearby: donuts! They try collecting nuts to trade for a donut, but the man in the truck squirts them with water instead. It’s time for a cunning plan that will need bravery, dexterity, cooking skills and a getaway car! They leave a real mess behind, but also one great idea that inspires a new donut flavor: sweet chestnut.
This graphic novel for elementary-aged readers is a real treat! The entire story is told in dialogue that is minimal and full of silliness. This creates a fast read, speedy and racing ahead of the reader, keeping on great pun in front. The book is full of squirrel ingenuity too and a sense that great ideas can come from anywhere, as well as a skilled getaway driver.
Screamingly funny at times and wildly silly, this graphic novel’s illustrations use white space cleverly. The expressions on the squirrels’ faces are marvelously emotive, their ears and eyebrows moving around, their mouths often open in surprise, and their eyes always thinking of something new to do.
Nutty and sweet, this is a marvelous read sure to appeal to those who love furry critters with their donuts. Appropriate for ages 7-11.
This graphic novel for elementary-aged readers is a real treat! The entire story is told in dialogue that is minimal and full of silliness. This creates a fast read, speedy and racing ahead of the reader, keeping on great pun in front. The book is full of squirrel ingenuity too and a sense that great ideas can come from anywhere, as well as a skilled getaway driver.
Screamingly funny at times and wildly silly, this graphic novel’s illustrations use white space cleverly. The expressions on the squirrels’ faces are marvelously emotive, their ears and eyebrows moving around, their mouths often open in surprise, and their eyes always thinking of something new to do.
Nutty and sweet, this is a marvelous read sure to appeal to those who love furry critters with their donuts. Appropriate for ages 7-11.
October 24, 2025
Just adorable. Norma and Belly are the cutest little squirrels staging an elaborate heist to get donuts from the new food truck in the neighborhood. The plot is simple but fun and the art style is very cute.
March 8, 2021
Completely adorable chapter book for toddlers and of course also this adult!
March 21, 2021
Soo cute! Such a fun graphic novel for younger readers especially. :)
October 29, 2021
What a sweet book! The art is just lovely. Beautiful brushstrokes.
April 7, 2023
Much like these squirrels, I too will go through great lengths to get donuts. This is a seriously cute and funny graphic novel that is sure to put a smile on your face.
November 8, 2023
really loved the illustrations, and how everyone got donuts! except me :(
November 20, 2023
An early reader graphic novel. A group of squirrels scheme to steal donuts from a food truck. Cute. Simple art.
January 11, 2024
super cute, super fun, loved the art style!! get you a belly to your norma 🫶🏻
August 19, 2021
Super cute. Loved their fluffiness and ingenuity.
May 16, 2024
Exceedingly cute squirrels
August 1, 2021
If you like the idea of an all-squirrel heist movie involving donuts, this book is for you. I was really in awe of how much expression is readable on the squirrels' faces with so few lines and details. This book is quietly lovely, and I adored the style of the art, as well as the gentle humor.
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