Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend

by Mélanie Watt, Mélanie Watt (Illustrator)

Overview

That lovable little worrywart is back. And he's as scaredy as ever! In his latest adventure, Scaredy Squirrel sets out to make The Perfect Friend. And once he's spotted a perfectly safe candidate (with no teeth), Scaredy's ready. Armed with a name tag, mittens, a mirror and a lemon, he's prepared to make The Perfect First Impression. But just when every detail is under control, Scaredy's Action Plan takes a surprising — and “toothy” — turn. Will he survive this ordeal? Will he find his kindred spirit? Will he discover the true meaning of friendship? Read Scaredy's nutty story to find out ...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781554531813
Publisher:	Kids Can Press
Publication date:	03/28/2007
Series:	Scaredy Squirrel Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	665,164
Product dimensions:	8.35(w) x 8.45(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	AD530L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mélanie Watt is an acclaimed children's book author and illustrator. Her books include the Scaredy Squirrel, Chester and Learning With Animals series, Augustine, Leon the Chameleon and Have I Got a Book for You! She lives near Montreal.

Mélanie Watt is an acclaimed children's book author and illustrator. Her books include the Scaredy Squirrel, Chester and Learning With Animals series, Augustine, Leon the Chameleon and Have I Got a Book for You! She lives near Montreal.

Read an Excerpt

Scaredy Squirrel makes a friend

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By Mélanie Watt, Tara Walker

Kids Can Press

Copyright © 2007 Mélanie Watt
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4532-3944-5

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CHAPTER 1

Scaredy Squirrel doesn't have a friend. He'd rather be alone than risk encountering someone dangerous. A squirrel could get bitten.

A few individuals Scaredy Squirrel is afraid to be bitten by:

walruses

bunnies

beavers

piranhas

Godzilla

So Scaredy Squirrel finds interesting ways to pass the time all by himself.

He reads.

He whistles.

He crafts.

He yawns.

He knits.

He chats.

He counts.

Until one day he spots ...

Someone perfectly safe!

The Perfect Friend

(according to Scaredy Squirrel)

bubbly personality

squeaky clean

quiet

NO teeth

germ-free

Doesn't do much, BUT is 100% safe!

A few items Scaredy Squirrel needs to make the Perfect Friend:

lemon

name tag

mittens

comb

mirror

air freshener

toothbrush

chew toy

How to make the Perfect First Impression:

prepare freshly squeezed lemonade

make sure name tag is visible

tame bad hair

brush teeth thoroughly and practice smile (check for nutty breath and food caught between teeth)

wear mittens to hide sweaty paws

use pine scent to smell delightful

follow the Perfect Plan

(Continues...)

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Editorial Reviews

Muted-color illustrations downplay Scaredy's anxieties and highlight the silliness of his over-the top tactics; playfully varied page designs add liveliness to a lighthearted story that doesn't take itself too seriously ...—Horn Book

The humor is silly enough that kids with their own scaredy tendencies won't feel preached at, and others will just appreciate the delicious ridiculousness that doesn't keep Scaredy for getting the friend he needs.—Bulletin of the Centre for Children's Literature

[A] true original on the picture book scene.—Canadian Bookseller

Fans will hope for much more from this endearing fellow.—Publishers Weekly

Children will identify with Scaredy Squirrel's anxiety about making new friends. They will find his over-the-top fears amusing.—CM Magazine

[E]bullient artwork, clever layout, and lively text ...—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

[A true original on the picture book scene.

Canadian Bookseller

The humor is silly enough that kids with their own scaredy tendencies won’t feel preached at, and others will just appreciate the delicious ridiculousness that doesn’t keep Scaredy for getting the friend he needs.

Bulletin of the Centre for children’s Literature

Muted-color illustrations downplay Scaredy’s anxieties and highlight the silliness of his over-the top tactics; playfully varied page designs add liveliness to a lighthearted story that doesn’t take itself too seriously ?

Horn Book