When the trauma of being uprooted from home causes a grieving chipmunk to stash his remaining possessions inside his cheeks, he soon realizes that holding on to too much for too long might result in losing what matters most.
Excerpt from a lovely Kirkus Review!
.... The silliness of Dexter’s carrying everything around (and spewing it out!) is giggle-inducing, though it also rings true. Caregivers looking for ways to help young children open up will find this book a useful tool. Dexter is an adorable and likable little guy, as are his woodland companions. The sunny illustrations are appropriately sweet, with cozy details: a bluejay diligently helping Dexter sweep, a rabbit friend looking on as a chubby-cheeked Dexter fretfully shops at the market.