Had to laugh when I saw your game and the idea! :D I had the exact same idea but we didn't chose it in the end and I'm super happy that I'm able to see it so well adapted in the end! It's insanely cute, I love the art, color scheme and gameplay. It's based on a classic but that's what makes it so outstanding - you extended the gameplay and it gets even more difficult to catch the squirrels when the tail is getting longer.
Would be interesting to have some cool ability when you start chasing the tail :D Like a huge loop-attack or smth.
Great game, wish you good luck in getting picked! :3