Squirrel's New Year's Resolution

by Pat Miller, Kathi Ember (Illustrator)

Overview

2013 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award nominee

Squirrel knows that New Year's Day is a great day for making resolutions! But what does it mean to make a resolution, anyway? As she makes visits around the forest she learns about New Year's resolutions and helps her friends get started on theirs. If only she can think of a resolution of her very own.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807575925
Publisher:	Whitman, Albert & Company
Publication date:	10/01/2017
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.80(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	AD520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Pat Miller is a writer, teacher, and school librarian. She is the author of more than twenty children's and professional books. She lives in Texas.

Kathi Ember is the illustrator of many books for children. She lives in an old stone farmhouse in Pennsylvania with her husband, three sheep, and four cats.

Editorial Reviews

"The happy pictures and the (possibly new) knowledge that a resolution is an important, attainable goal carry the day. Perfect for those tired of pumpkins and Santa."—Booklist

"Ember's thoughtfully detailed acrylic paintings create a friendly woodland setting…it should get kids considering resolutions of their own."—Publishers Weekly

"The simple dialogue and predictable plot make this a good read-aloud, and the brightly colored, acrylic cartoons are full of fun details and expression, giving the woodland creatures anthropomorphic characteristics. This introduction to the tradition of resolutions is a strong addition to holiday collections."—School Library Journal

2013 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award nominee

"Ember's illustrations allow the cuddly characters to pop against the bright acrylic spreads, and these anthropomorphized woods (a classic diner perches in a tree, for instance) will appeal to the audience."—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

Squirrel hopes to ring in the New Year with style. As librarian Bear explains, "When we begin a new year, we make a fresh start." From soothing sick Skunk to teaching Porcupine comedy, Squirrel helps her fellow woodland animals master their own resolutions. Unfortunately for the well-meaning rodent, Squirrel struggles to find a resolution to claim as her very own. She might not know what it is, but everyone else does; as Rabbit tells her, "Your actions are better than words. It looks like you resolved to help someone every day." The sugary-sweet conclusion provides little punch and begs the question, doesn't resolve require some active thought? Ember's illustrations allow the cuddly characters to pop against the bright acrylic spreads, and these anthropomorphized woods (a classic diner perches in a tree, for instance) will appeal to the audience. Those searching for a spot of cheer in the gloomy cold months may find a serviceable holiday selection with Squirrel and her forest friends. (Picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews