The Bear and the Squirrel

The Bear and the Squirrel follows a young, irritable bear who struggles to maintain positive relationships with his peers. To help him improve, the Sandman guides the bear and a courageous squirrel through a series of dream adventures. By visiting various animal habitats and sharing diverse experiences, the bear learns valuable life lessons and develops a newfound respect for the creatures around him.

Produced by Aardman, this animated short film was released on December 6, 2019. It falls under the adventure, comedy, and family genres and is a co-production between the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the Netherlands Antilles. The film was directed by Steven Harding-Hill, appearing in his filmography after The Tragic Tale of Aiken Drum and Empty. The movie has a total runtime of eight minutes.