Just what age are these books aimed at? Some of the concepts are really NOT for little kids. The words just won't be understood. On the other hand, using the books with older kids might make them feel...talked down to? I feel like this series is something you'd spot in a therapists office.On the ...
Scaredy Squirrel is a real "worst cast scenario" kind of squirrel. The Kinders and 1st graders I shared the book with really enjoyed both the pictures and the story. They caught on to some of the subtle humor in the illustrations, and, in general loved it when La ardilla discoved all the other ...
This book was such a engaging way for a book to be written. The cat has taken the authors art supplies and is creating a book. While the author is using a pencil and post-its to communicate with the cat. The cat has no idea how to write a book but really wants to write one and illustrate it. The ...
This funny and unusual story introduces the author as a cat, Chester, who has hidden all of Melanie Watt’s writing supplies and has decided to write a story himself with a giant red marker. Throughout the story, Chester writes about different topics and different things happening. For instance he...
Scaredy Squirrel's birthday is coming up. He has to make sure the party is calm and safe, and the best way to do that is to be prepared...and only invite yourself. But when Squirrel's friend Buddy sends him a birthday card, Scaredy decides it would be polite to invite him to the party too. One gu...
This is the fifrth Sscaredy Squirrel book and I’ve read them all. They’re all great. This one is particularly funny and sweet. AND, it has dogs. Dogs! And cake! And a birthday party!Scaredy plans his safe party for one, then changes his plans to include a thoughtful friend. But, all goes more tha...
Scaredy Squirrel plans a solo birthday party for himself. He decides to take the risk and invite dog...when lots of "party animals" show up, Scaredy Squirrel panics. Will he be able to recover and enjoy the party? This is the first time that Scaredy Squirrel's tendency to play dead annoyed me. I ...
The bunny looks cute, but he's not!Starting and ending on the dust jacket, the rabbit directly addresses the reader, alternating between joyfulness at the reader’s arrival and complaining of waiting, boredom, and rudeness - basically telling the reader off for not reading the book sooner. He says...
– Fans of Chester will like this sequel. Chester the cat again takes over the telling of the story interrupting the author by re-writing and drawing with his red marker. The use of color and font to indicate the speakers adds clarity to this story-within-the-story where Chester is determined to b...
This book will only appeal to older readers as the humor is sophisticated and requires that the reader understand advertising and what it means to give a sales pitch. It really isn't a story, but merely an extended advertisement making fun of America's marketing ploys. Don't be fooled by the ti...
A sly salesmen tries to convince the reader that he has got a book for you! Many advertising gimmicks are clearly described and elementary school students will be able to see through Mr. Al Foxwood's advertisement. I plan to use this with my lovely 3rd graders to kick off our first extended unit...
Obtained this copy from NetGalley.This is the first Scaredy Squirrel series I've read. It is a hilarious handbook to prepare for Halloween! I personally love Chapter 3 which is regarding the Halloween costumes. It has different themes to choose from and DIY projects to make your own Halloween cos...