Paulo B and Nathan Woo launch SKRITZ: Birth of the Shadow Squirrel, first children’s book in the BeaTFreQ’s universe

A cinematic picture book for young readers, with visual depth that appeals to anime fans of all ages.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Paulo B and Nathan Woo launch SKRITZ: Birth of the Shadow Squirrel, the first children’s book set within the BeaTFreQ’s universe, introducing a visually rich hero story designed to be shared by families and appreciated by all fans of anime.

The book forms part of a wider narrative rollout, with character backstories unfolding in parallel with the development of the BeaTFreQ’s novels and the animated TV series currently in post-production.

The book follows Skritz, a small forest squirrel whose encounter with a mysterious dark energy sets in motion an unexpected journey of courage, change, and friendship. Aimed at readers aged four and up, it captures the moment an ordinary creature begins an extraordinary path.

Paulo and Nathan said: "Every hero has an origin. Some start with a battle; Skritz starts with a fall from a tree. We wanted children to see that bravery doesn't mean being fearless, it means standing up anyway, even when you're the tiniest one in the room. Skritz is cute, fierce, and built around the natural sensitivity squirrels have in real life: hyper-alert hearing and instant reactions to the smallest changes in sound."

Within the wider canon, the BeaTFreQ’s are a team of aliens who have fled to Earth to protect sound and frequency from a cosmic threat known as the Silent Void. SKRITZ: Birth of the Shadow Squirrel tells a complete, age-appropriate story while also serving as an entry point into the broader BeaTFreQ’s universe.

SKRITZ is the first title in a planned hero series, with each book focusing on a different character’s journey from ordinary life to unexpected bravery. Alongside the children’s books, Paulo B and Nathan Woo are developing BeaTFreQ’s as an all-ages franchise, with additional stories, collectables, characters, and an expanding universe set to follow.

For more information, visit the BeaTFreQs website, purchase the paperback on Amazon or buy the Kindle edition.

About the Creators

Paulo B and Nathan Woo are the creators and founders of the BeaTFreQ’s franchise, an original sci-fi and music-driven universe designed for all ages. Together they write and illustrate the BeaTFreQ’s books and graphic stories, building a connected world where even the smallest characters can become the bravest heroes.

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