Title: Scaredy Squirrel
Author: Melanie Watt
Published by: Kids Can Press (2008)
Just read this book and had to blog about it!
Scaredy Squirrel is a homebody, afraid to leave his tree for the vast unknown for fear of germs, killer bees, sharks, green Martians, etc. This delightful tale teaches kids about taking new chances or trying something new, but reads in a humorous rather than didactic tone. Scaredy Squirrel is an exaggerated character with strict routines and organized rational lists. He’s endearing to children and a memorable character. Scaredy Squirrel’s lists and diagrams also contribute to a unique storytelling format, enhancing the more traditional prose. Watt’s illustrations are done in charcoal and acrylic, using thick black lines and color which doesn’t entirely fill their shapes. The discovery that Scaredy Squirrel chances upon is well-concealed in a fold-out page, allowing readers to find out information about Scaredy at the same time he finds it out himself. Keeping this discovery on one page adds to the sequential order of movement depicted and is overall very effective. This charming picture book is fun for everyone to read if you have a fear of something.
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