Scaredy Squirrel

Scaredy Squirrel never leaves his nut tree. It's way too dangerous out there. He could encounter tarantulas, green Martians or killer bees. But in his tree, every day is the same and if danger comes along, he's well-prepared. Scaredy Squirrel's emergency kit includes antibacterial soap, Band-Aids and a parachute.Day after day he watches and waits, and waits and watches, until one day ... his worst nightmare comes true! Scaredy suddenly finds himself out of his tree, where germs, poison ivy and sharks lurk. But as Scaredy Squirrel leaps into the unknown, he discovers something really uplifting ...

Author: Mélanie Watt
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Published: 02/01/2006
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 8.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781553379591
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 103011 / Scaredy Squirrel


Award: Monarch Award - Winner
Award: Cybils - Winner
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Independent Publisher Book Awards - Bronze Medal Winner
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Winner


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/13/2006 pg. 64
Quill & Quire 05/01/2006 pg. 53
Booklist 05/01/2006 pg. 94
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2006 pg. 305
School Library Journal 06/01/2006 pg. 128
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 320 - Superior,Well Above Average

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.