Fluffs the Worried Squirrel

This story is a part of the "Stories for Overwhelm" Collection — three stories about sensitive people managing the stresses of a busy, fast-paced world. Each story follows a young character experiencing some type of overwhelm, but concludes with helpful solutions and a feeling of ease and confidence.

This story comes from the "Sparkle Sleepytime" Series.

In this story, Fluffs and his brother are surprised when their father announces that humans are preparing to build homes in their forest. He says that it will be a transition for them, but that living with people has many benefits. The rest of the family is excited but Fluffs is quite nervous. He doesn't like the noise and activity that comes with humans — that is, until his father comes up with an idea...