The Merry Munks Chipmunks
The Merry Munks Chipmunks are based on real chipmunks which are found along the west coast of the United States and Canada. Specifically, “Townsend’s Chipmunk,” or Tamias townsendii. The characters have stripes and markings which attempt to resemble actual chipmunk patterns.
If you’re in the Portland area, keep an eye out for the Merry Munks Chipmunks Mini-bookmobile and our billboards!


A manufacturing engineer by trade, H.D. Hender has been working on The Merry Munks Chipmunks series since 2012. She and her husband live in Portland, Oregon, in an area endowed with an abundance of chipmunks, squirrels, skunks, bunnies, mice, and other small furry beings. Her hobbies include aviation, cooking, and, of course, illustration. Causes she supports include animal welfare, and helping those affected by Cystic Fibrosis.
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