Astrid Desbordes

Edmond the squirrel shares a tree with George, an owl who loves costumes, and Harry the bear, who throws wonderful parties that turn out even better when Edmond overcomes his shyness and joins in.

"Hamster is determined to visit his cousins on the moon. He knows they must be eager to meet him. But his friends decide to go to the North Pole instead. Hamster lives in the clearing among his friends Mole, Snail, Hedgehog, and Rabbit. They are very accepting of Hamster, who is unapologetically selfish but somehow endearing" -- provided by publisher.