In the fifth book, Scaredy Squirrel plans his own birthday and surprise!... things get very crowded. Scaredy Squirrel is planning his own birthday party for one ? but despite his detailed plans, things get out of control when the party animals arrive. He's back! Scaredy Squirrel, the loveable worrywart, returns for another nutty adventure. Scaredy never plans big birthday parties. He'd rather celebrate alone quietly in the safety of his nut tree and avoid those pesky party animals (ants, clownfish, ponies and Bigfoot). When all his excessive plans are thrown up in the air like confetti, will Scaredy play dead and cancel? Or will he face the music?
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Watt s wry digital illustrations make the most of the perceived mayhem, using a host of graphic conventions to tell her story. There's no question it's a formula by now, but it's still a winning one. Many happy returns, Scaredy. --Kirkus Reviews
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.
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Melanie Watt lives in Montreal, Quebec. She is the author and illustrator of a number of children's books including Scaredy Squirrel and Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Scaredy Squirrel is still funny and still teaching about friendship
March 7, 2011
Format:Hardcover
I loved the message in Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend. Well, not only is the delightfully funny Scaredy Squirrel back, but his friend Buddy the Dog is back too.
Scaredy's birthday is coming up, so he's planning a party. At first, he decides that he's just going to invite one person -- himself -- because he can manage that. But then he gets an early birthday card from his friend Buddy the dog (star of Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend, my favorite book in the series), and decides that he would like to invite his friend. Because he's inviting a friend, he needs to be prepared with good conversation starters to use and not so good ones to avoid (like suggesting a breath mint). It's funny, but honestly as a parent, I try to coach my kids in how to make and develop friendships all the time, and the idea is a valid one.
This book brings us more of Scaredy's delightful humor and fearful bravery. The formula is exactly the same as in the previous four books, but I haven't tired of it at all. Why fix what isn't broken?
Scaredy Squirrel is guaranteed to delight any 5 to 10 year old child.
Scaredy's birthday is coming up, so he's planning a party. At first, he decides that he's just going to invite one person -- himself -- because he can manage that. But then he gets an early birthday card from his friend Buddy the dog (star of Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend, my favorite book in the series), and decides that he would like to invite his friend. Because he's inviting a friend, he needs to be prepared with good conversation starters to use and not so good ones to avoid (like suggesting a breath mint). It's funny, but honestly as a parent, I try to coach my kids in how to make and develop friendships all the time, and the idea is a valid one.
This book brings us more of Scaredy's delightful humor and fearful bravery. The formula is exactly the same as in the previous four books, but I haven't tired of it at all. Why fix what isn't broken?
Scaredy Squirrel is guaranteed to delight any 5 to 10 year old child.
By DeMalta
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
These were the books I mostly read to my son in the 3-5 year range, and still do on occasion!
By CG
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Our family loves Scaredy and we have the hand puppet. He never disappoints and always has good lessons for our son about all the things you miss out on by being scared.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny for both kids and their parents
So many things frighten Scaredy Squirrel. He wants to have a birthday party, but he's worried about all the things that could ruin his party: clownfish, ants, ponies, porcupines,... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Debnance at Readerbuzz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great character, fun story, lots of amusing details
A testament to the extendability of a great character. Scaredy's fears run so deep and his voice is so clear that the author can take him anywhere with hilarious results. Read more
Published 20 months ago by TGL
3.0 out of 5 stars
A book for older kids
My daughter is almost 4 and this was not one of her favorites. I can definitely see this book for older children like second grade!
Published 20 months ago by DQMommy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Scaredy Squirrel is another year older...
We really liked the original 'Scaredy Squirrel' but not sure how we feel about this one. Same paranoid squirrel and same format...lots of planning...but that might be the problem. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Momof2girls
5.0 out of 5 stars
My boys love scaredy squirrel books
My boys are 6 and 7 years old. They really enjoy all of the scaredy squirrel books. They are fun to read and keep them entertained
Published 22 months ago by Shannon Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great book by Melanie Watt
My son just loves the Scaredy Squirrel books.. He is seven years old and received this for his birthday (how appropriate! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Hip'n'Happening
5.0 out of 5 stars
Probably my daughter's favorite book series. Another incredible book!
I am an elementary school teacher and a parent of a 4-year-old girl. She adores these books and wants to read them often. I think they are very funny and well done. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Roderic Rinehart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everyone loves an ultra-safe phobic b-day party!
Whee! More phobic squirrel. I'm happy to report the squirrel is back for his fifth adventure, this time he's clad in a sweet powder blue tux! Read more
Published 24 months ago by FIRR-Kids!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy the whole series - they are fantastic!!
We love & own all of Melanie Watt's books - our favorite is the Scaredy Squirrel series- she's a hoot and the books are silly funny fun for all ages!!!
Published on April 9, 2011 by Naples Pet Sitter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Scaredy squirrel is great!
My son loves the scaredy squirrel books. I have also read them to his 2nd grade classroom, and the kids in there loved them, too. Read more
Published on March 22, 2011 by N. Goel
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