Red squirrel children's t-shirt

This warm yellow t-shirt features a large red squirrel, designed by Alice Melvin exclusively for Tate. Two acorns are squirrelled away on the back of the t-shirt, just below the collar.

Available for ages 3-8, this cosy cotton t-shirt is part of an exclusive collection of children’s clothing, accessories and craft activities featuring animals of the British Isles rendered in Alice Melvin’s distinctive illustrative style. These designs have been created to highlight the importance of teaching children about nature – because, as Alice says, ‘There is so much native wildlife for us to appreciate both out in the wild and in our urban environments. It’s only by learning and caring about our wildlife that we will fight to help protect its fragile presence.’

Alice Melvin is an illustrator and designer who lives in Edinburgh. Along with her love of drawing, Alice delights in the making process and has designed many interactive ‘cut out and make’ children’s products. She’s also written and illustrated several children’s books, published by Tate.

• Artist Alice Melvin
• Material Cotton