Shoo! Scat! [Hardcover]

Lois G. Grambling (Author), Barbara Johansen Newman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2004 | Age Level: 4 and up

Professor Flugel is determined to keep Gray Squirrel from eating from his birdfeeder. But Gray Squirrel is just as determined to have breakfast at Professor Flugel’s expense. When a super-soaker water gun, an alligator-filled moat, and an un-climbable metal pole fail to deter the pesky rodent, Professor Flugel has his best idea yet––he invites Gray Squirrel inside for tea and toast, and the two watch the birds together. Filled with zany illustrations of Gray squirrel in a raincoat, hot air balloon, and full scuba gear, this off-beat tale is sure to make young readers chuckle.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–In this repetitive story about compromise, an Einsteinian-looking professor matches his dim wit with a squirrel with human eyes and a goofy grin. Proud of the bird feeder that he has designed and built, the man is upset when his furry adversary consumes all of the seeds and then holds up a sign making a request for breakfast the following day. The frustrated professor tries various methods to keep the persistent creature away from the bird feeder: a bazookalike water gun, a gator in a moat, and a difficult-to-climb pole. However, the animal responds by donning a raincoat, feeding the predator, and flying over to the feeder in a hot-air balloon, each time thwarting the professor's escalating aggression. The two finally find peace when the man serves the squirrel breakfast in his kitchen. Done in gouache, the colorful paintings have a folk-art quality. Although they are filled with action, they are nevertheless stiff. Children may find the antics somewhat humorous and pick up on the illustrator's prescient hints for the man's "brilliant" ideas but the cartoon characters are more cloying than clever.–John Sigwald, Unger Memorial Library, Plainview, TX
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About the Author

Lois G. Grambling began writing children’s books after a career as a school social worker. She is the author of a number of popular children’s books, including Abigail Muchmore, an original tall tale. She lives in Binghamton, New York.

Barbara Johansen Newman is an illustrator whose work has appeared in books, magazines, newspapers, calendars, and greeting cards. She lives in Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Children's Books (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761451676
• ISBN-13: 978-0761451679
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,602,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love/Hate those Squirrels!, December 27, 2004

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A. Carpenter (Trumbull, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shoo! Scat! (Hardcover)

A fun book! To battle a squirrel who eats all his birdseed, my 6-year old daughter thought the Professor's inventions were "cool". The repetitive text is great for beginning readers, and the pictures are bright and funny.

Best of all, I think this book can be a fun gift for anyone who has ever had a battle with squirrels, regardless of age!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Kids Loved It !, November 19, 2004

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John P. Cosgrove (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shoo! Scat! (Hardcover)

Our kids were absolutely enthralled with this book. The storyline and artwork were such that they coudn't wait to turn the page. The author and illustrator worked together to lead them on this "Adventure". WELL DONE!