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When Digz the Dog Met Zurl the Squirrel

A Short Tale About a Short Tail

Author Chris Pine
Read by Chris Pine
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From blockbuster actor Chris Pine comes his very first children's book about a delightful duo destined to become a classic.

Digz the Dog is certain that he is the king of Ms. Pincher's garden. There's just one problem . . . Zurl the Squirrel is positive that she is the queen of Ms. Pincher's Garden. As a dog and a squirrel, the two are natural enemies.

But there's more to Digz and Zurl than meets the eye. Digz was once a lonely dog left at the pound. And Zurl has her fair share of insecurities too. When the two come face-to-face in a showdown, they realize. . . they might not be so different.

A perfect Fall read for kids, beloved actor Chris Pine has penned a beautiful picture book about love and accepting one another despite our differences. With gorgeous and timeless illustrations from Chuck Groenink, When Digz the Dog Met Zurl the Squirrel is sure to become a classic read for years to come.
Chris Pine is known for his diverse work on the silver screen, starring in many movies including Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Hell or High Water, and the Star Trek series. He is the co-founder of the production company Barry Linen Motion Pictures. His interest in writing children's books began when he started writing poetry for fun. When Digz the Dog Met Zurl the Squirrel is his first book.

Chuck Groenink grew up in the Netherlands, where he spent his formative years climbing trees, drawing, reading, and cycling. He graduated from the Artez Institute of Visual Arts in Kampen, and is the illustrator of many picture books, including I Am Not a Fox by Karina Wolf. Chuck moved to the United States in 2010, going from Portland, Oregon, to Kinderhook, New York, where he lives with his wife, dog, three cats, and several rowdy chickens.

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From blockbuster actor Chris Pine comes his very first children's book about a delightful duo destined to become a classic.

Digz the Dog is certain that he is the king of Ms. Pincher's garden. There's just one problem . . . Zurl the Squirrel is positive that she is the queen of Ms. Pincher's Garden. As a dog and a squirrel, the two are natural enemies.

But there's more to Digz and Zurl than meets the eye. Digz was once a lonely dog left at the pound. And Zurl has her fair share of insecurities too. When the two come face-to-face in a showdown, they realize. . . they might not be so different.

A perfect Fall read for kids, beloved actor Chris Pine has penned a beautiful picture book about love and accepting one another despite our differences. With gorgeous and timeless illustrations from Chuck Groenink, When Digz the Dog Met Zurl the Squirrel is sure to become a classic read for years to come.

Author

Chris Pine is known for his diverse work on the silver screen, starring in many movies including Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Hell or High Water, and the Star Trek series. He is the co-founder of the production company Barry Linen Motion Pictures. His interest in writing children's books began when he started writing poetry for fun. When Digz the Dog Met Zurl the Squirrel is his first book.

Chuck Groenink grew up in the Netherlands, where he spent his formative years climbing trees, drawing, reading, and cycling. He graduated from the Artez Institute of Visual Arts in Kampen, and is the illustrator of many picture books, including I Am Not a Fox by Karina Wolf. Chuck moved to the United States in 2010, going from Portland, Oregon, to Kinderhook, New York, where he lives with his wife, dog, three cats, and several rowdy chickens.

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