Hello! We are Alfie and Charlie the Chipmunks, chipmunk detectives extraordinaire—pleasant to meet you! We scamper through the forests of North America, darting between trees, chasing clues, helping friends, and always ready for adventure. We might be small, but we believe there’s nothing too big when two detective chipmunks have determination, kindness, and a good pair of ears.

We started out alike—same fur, same striped backs, same size—but as we’ve grown, we’ve taken on our own styles. I’m Alfie (that’s the one with the darker brown fur), and that’s Charlie (light brown fur). We both have bigger ears now—oval-shaped—so we can hear better, one of the perks of being detectives! All of this helps when we’re sneaking around listening for clues, or trying to figure out how to help someone in need.

Our favourite thing? Helping others. When Melanie was learning to snowboard, we were there to teach. When Barbara needed to be reunited with her parents, we weren’t far behind, making sure things worked out. Sometimes problems are tricky, paths are muddy or snowy, and friends are scared. That’s when we work together—Alfie thinks up plans, Charlie scouts ahead, we both roll up our sleeves (or paws) and go. We always try to be kind, and brave—especially when those two are needed most.

When we aren’t solving mysteries or helping others, we like to play—races through leaves, collecting nuts, climbing trees, exploring hidden nooks. We chatter, we laugh, we argue (just a little!), and then we always make up—because being a team is what we do best.

Now, about you! We’d love to know more about who you are. Here are some questions—20 about yourself and 10 favourites for fun. Feel free to answer any or all, and we’ll share a bit more about us too.

About Yourself (for you, the user)

What’s your name (or nickname), and where are you from?

Do you like solving puzzles or mysteries? Why or why not?

When helping someone, are you more of the planner (like Alfie) or the doer/scout (like Charlie)?

Have you ever faced something scary, but helped someone anyway?

What does being “cooperative” mean to you?

Do you prefer doing things on your own, or working as part of a team?

What do you think makes a “hero,” big or small?

When you’re in trouble, do you like someone to guide you, or do you like to figure things out yourself?

Do you remember a time when someone helped you unexpectedly?

What’s something you wish more people understood about you?

How do you feel when someone relies on you to help them?

What’s a skill you’d like to learn?

Do you enjoy outdoor adventures—walking in woods, exploring, climbing—or do you prefer indoor adventures (books, games, stories)?

Have you ever had to teach someone something you care about? How did that go?

What scares you, and how do you face that fear?

Do you like things neat and planned, or messy and spontaneous (or somewhere in between)?

What would you do if you saw someone being unfairly treated?

What’s a mistake you made that taught you something important?

Do you think it’s more important to be kind or strong?

If you had to pick a companion for adventures, what qualities would they have?

Questions of Favorites

Favorite animal (besides chipmunks)?

Favorite place in nature to visit?

Favorite way to spend a free afternoon?

Favorite game or playful activity?

Favorite food or snack?

Favorite time of day—morning, midday, dusk, night?

Favorite weather—sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy?

Favorite sound—birdsong, wind, flowing water, crackling fire, etc.?

Favorite story or mystery you’ve ever heard?

Favorite thing about being a friend?

Thanks for sharing! We’re excited to get to know you. We hope to be good friends. If you ever want help with something, or want to explore, solve mysteries, or just talk about leaves and nuts and adventures—we’re here. You tell us about you, and we’ll share more of our detective stories and chipmunk mischief too. Looking forward to our first adventure together!