Adam Rubin

Old Man Fookwire loves his birds. He loves painting them, he loves watching them, and he definitely loves them more than the pesky squirrels who always try to steal his birdseed. But everything changes when new neighbors move in next door. Little Old Lady Hu seems nice enough, but her cat, Muffins, is a total nightmare. Muffins is mean. He chases the beautiful birds away, ruins Fookwire's peaceful painting time, and even ties the squirrels' fluffy tails together in knots! Someone has to stop this feline bully. For the first time ever, Grumpy Old Man Fookwire and the clever backyard squirrels might just have to work as a team. Get ready to laugh out loud as you discover if these old enemies can put aside their differences to outsmart the grumpy cat next door.

Old Man Fookwire is a certified grump, but he has one true joy in life: painting the beautiful birds that visit his backyard. Summer is glorious, but when fall arrives, his beloved birds pack up and fly south, leaving him completely miserable. Meanwhile, the clever neighborhood squirrels are highly curious. Where exactly do these birds go, and what do they do when they get there? Using their signature ingenuity and impressive engineering skills, the squirrels build a flying machine to follow the flock all the way to a tropical paradise. Soon, everyone is having a spectacular time in the sun, except for poor, lonely Fookwire back home. Fortunately, those darn squirrels might just have a brilliant solution for him, too. Get ready for a hilarious, off-the-wall comedy filled with wacky inventions, stubborn characters, and an unexpected tropical vacation that will keep you laughing from start to finish.

Old Man Fookwire is a very grumpy man who does not like pie, puppies, or much of anything else. The only thing that brings a smile to his face is painting the beautiful birds that visit his backyard. To keep his feathered friends happy, he builds elaborate birdfeeders and fills them with delicious seeds. Unfortunately, the local squirrels are hungry, highly intelligent, and completely determined to steal the snacks. What follows is a hilarious, escalating battle of wits between a stubborn old man and a team of acrobatic, problem-solving squirrels. Fookwire sets up complex obstacles, but the squirrels use teamwork and clever engineering to bypass every single trap. Packed with witty text and quirky illustrations, this funny take on the classic backyard conflict will have you cheering for both sides. Find out who will ultimately win the great birdfeeder war in this laugh-out-loud comedy.