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Gr. 1-3. In a tongue-in-cheek tale that may help to prod anxious readers out of their hidebound routines, a squirrel discovers the pleasures of leaping into the unknown. As the world's a scary place, what with the killer bees, green Martians, tarantulas, germs, and sharks that might be lurking about, Scaredy Squirrel keeps to his tree, and to a precise, minute-by-minute daily schedule--until a supposed "killer bee" actually wanders by, causing Squirrel to dislodge his suitcase-size emergency kit. A wild lunge to rescue it turns into a long glide (portrayed in a gatefold), as Squirrel discovers to his astonishment that he is a flying squirrel. Eventually, Squirrel returns in triumph to his tree and from then on adds a daily glide to his accustomed rounds. Despite the simply drawn cartoons and brief text, this is more sophisticated in tone than Martin Waddell's Tiny's Big Adventure (2004), though the message is similar. John Peters
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Watts conveys a difficult theme ? with an energetic playfulness ? (Scaredy Squirrel is) a masterful balance of charm, comedy and serious realism.
The bold, inviting compositions ... and paint-box colors ? add energy.
The bold, inviting compositions ... and paint-box colors ? add energy.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'd like to give it 6 six stars, please.,
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This review is from: Scaredy Squirrel (Paperback)
You just must read this book. It is so cute. Scaredy Squirrel has our sympathy. He is an agoraphobic, OCD squirrel (tough when you live out doors!) who begins to enjoy the new twists his misadventures put on his life. Grade three students pick up on all of the little humourous nuances throughout the book, although younger kids enjoy it too. It is a must have for every library.
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Lots of fun,
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My 3 3/4 year old daughter and I absolutely love this book and the entire Scardy Squirrel series. Scaredy squirrel is afraid of almost everything but when he does deviate from his routine, panic is then replaced with excitement. My daughter can not get enough of this book.
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LOVED this! The beginning to a wonderful series.,
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This review is from: Scaredy Squirrel (Paperback)
Scaredy Squirrel is just that: scared.He has OCD, a home he doesn't want to leave, and a plan'that he intends to stick to! After realizing that life in his nut tree may not be as exciting as he had hoped, Scaredy Squirrel makes a plan to leave the nut tree. Unfortunately nothing goes according to plan, but Scaredy discovers that it's not so scary after all! This is a great book for children and adults alike. I laughed while reading it because Watt (who is both the author and the illustrator for this book) puts in great little bits that are too funny not to laugh at: Scaredy's emergency kit, exit plan, and daily routine. The illustrations are colourful, outrageous, and unique. They add so much to the story, too. Scaredy Squirrel kids to face their fears, even if they are a little scared (or a lot scared, like Scaredy). You may just be surprised at what happens'but just be sure to wash your hands before reading!
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