Character Profile
Hazel the Squirrel
A bright-eyed squirrel who lives high in the old oak tree. She knows every branch by heart and keeps the shiniest acorns in the whole garden. When a friend loses something, Hazel is the one to ask.
Squirrel Old oak tree Loves autumn
Favourite Snacks
Shiny acorns
She polishes each one until it gleams on her little shelf.
Hazelnuts
Cracked open with a tap-tap-tap on her favourite stone.
Sweet berries
A late-summer treat she shares with Freddie and OJ.
Fresh buds
Tender green tips she nibbles on her morning climbs.
Hobbies
Acorn collecting
She can spot the shiniest acorn from the top of the tallest oak.
Tree climbing
Up and up she goes — the garden looks so small from the top.
Hiding caches
She tucks treasures in every hollow — and remembers them all.
Sharing with friends
When OJ lost his acorn, Hazel helped him retrace every step.
"The best treasures are the ones you share."
— Hazel