The Problem Shared

Milly K Reynolds Illustrated by Christopher Michaels

A brave squirrel uses teamwork and some bright ideas to solve a young girl’s problem.

Sebastian, a noble squirrel from the Redfoot clan, is on his way to a huge family feast when he encounters Olive, a girl in desperate need. Her farm is parched, her bucket leaks, and her future looks bleak. Torn between his plans and his kind heart, Seb thinks of ways to help Olive and enlists the help of a clever friend to solve Olive’s problem. The Problem Shared is a heartwarming tale of friendship and teamwork. With beautiful and engaging traditional artwork, this story is sure to delight and engage all readers.

A delightful adventure that proves that teamwork and friendships can overcome any problem.
Wonderfully engaging characters bring heart and joy to this engaging story.
Beautiful traditional illustrations capture the warmth, fun, and joy of this tender tale.

Milly K Reynolds loves anything creative. Since completing a degree in creative writing, Milly moved into Arts Event management before resuming the path of writing. She has organised street festivals, art and sculpture exhibitions and setup galleries. Her life highlights include climbing Machu Picchu, travelling through Mongolia and her unwavering love of reading. Originally from New Zealand, Milly now lives on the Gold Coast in Australia with her kitesurfing husband and two extraordinary children.

Christopher Michaels is a British artist born and raised in Cambridge, UK. He graduated from Cambridge School of Art with a BA in Illustration and an MA in Children’s Book Illustration. His work often reflects his fondness for all things gentle, quaint and old-fashioned. He can often be found sketching away on any number of unfinished projects, pondering the nature of the world over a nice cup of tea and a good biscuit.

ISBN ：978-1-76036-262-1

Release Date ：July 2025