The FRUSTRATING Book!

by Mo Willems

Overview

From Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books, comes this breakout beginning-reader series, Unlimited Squirrels.

An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests hosts a page-turning extravaganza. Each book features a funny, furry adventure AND bonus jokes, quirky quizzes, nutty facts, and so, so many Squirrels.

In The FRUSTRATING Book!, Zoom Squirrel wants to feel brand new emotions. The Squirrel pals know just what to do! But what happens if Zoomy doesn’t like these new feelings? Do you know more about feelings than the Squirrels do? You will by the end of this book!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368074827
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/27/2022
Series:	Unlimited Squirrels Series , #5
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	115,736
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded three Caldecott Honors for his picture books, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated Elephant & Piggie series. He lives in Massachusetts with his family. Learn more at pigeonpresents.com.



Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded three Caldecott Honors for his picture books, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated Elephant & Piggie series. He lives in Massachusetts with his family. Learn more at pigeonpresents.com.

Editorial Reviews

07/01/2022

K-Gr 2—The Unlimited Squirrels are back with a new book full of humorous vignettes in a comic-style format that will induce an unlimited amount of laughs from readers. Zoom Squirrel and his supportive friends are discussing the important topic of feelings. The squirrels are showcasing a variety of emotions from disappointed to frustrated, and the most important: love. Zoomy is surprised to find that some of these new feelings are not what was expected. Sprinkled within the main story line, or the "Big Story," are scenes between characters that are full of wordplay designed to appeal to readers of a variety of ages. "Acorn-y" jokes also grab the attention of emergent readers. The graphic novel style format and book design works to build reading skills by clearly laying out text in a wide array of sizes and colors. This delightful book is sure to have lasting appeal for young readers and fans of the author's "Elephant & Piggie" series. VERDICT A masterly blending of relevant childhood themes with nuanced humor that will make both kids and their grown-ups giggle.—Claire Moore

School Library Journal

2022-05-25
Crank the irritation level up to HIGH as the latest Unlimited Squirrels offering explores a quintessential childhood feeling.

Frustration has its day, and in many different forms. Willems has always used his Unlimited Squirrels as a way to deliver easy-reader sketch-comedy segments à la Laugh-In or Hee-Haw. Running gags pop up periodically, like Happy Squirrel’s repeatedly thwarted attempts to say something only to be repeatedly stopped by the stage manager. There are the customary groan-inducing “It’s Acorn-y Joke Time” gags. And there are the longer sections, like a legitimately amusing storyline involving Zoom Squirrel discovering new emotions. Research Rodent is on hand, asking the squirrels how they deal with frustrations; their helpful responses include taking deep breaths, solving problems new ways, and counting lucky stars. Whether kids will retain these lessons is by no means a given, but they provide a nice breather (no pun intended) between the jokes. Little wonder that this book is one of the more enjoyable outings with the Willems squirrels. After all, the author did make his name with a pigeon book that leaned heavily on that very same emotion. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

The Unlimited Squirrels series finds its footing in the identifiable. (Easy reader. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews