  | Full Text Reviews: Booklist - 05/01/2013 The need to plug in a new TV forces the squirrel with OCD tendencies into yet another outing. First, though, supplies must be gathered—from rubber boots and bug netting to a very long extension cord. And because “planning is everything!” every conceivable hazard is charted (“Keep a nose out for skunks. If sprayed, overreact!”), a time line and a checklist of weather conditions compiled, and the adjacent campground carefully mapped. Alas, still one can’t think of everything. A sudden encounter with a penguin results in a wild scramble that ultimately leads the redoubtable rodent to a new appreciation for the pleasures of camping under the stars. Scaredy Squirrel’s meticulous preparations are, once again, captured in squared off, neatly arranged, carefully labeled cartoon illustrations, and his experiences may blaze a trail for readers with a similar aversion to venturing outdoors. - Copyright 2013 Booklist. School Library Journal - 07/01/2013 K-Gr 2—Scaredy Squirrel has some major anxiety issues, this time with camping. There are all kinds of things to obsess about: skunks, mosquitoes, penguins, quicksand, the Three Bears, and of course, the dreaded zippers. He decides that it's better to stay home and watch television shows about camping. However, Scaredy needs to get his extension cord plugged in, and so must set off on a terrifying trip into the woods to find a power source for his TV set. Fully armed against every possible scenario, he still freaks out when he comes across a penguin, but ultimately manages to enjoy the wilderness up close. The intricate cartoon-style illustrations have loads of humorous details, all depicting Scaredy's many phobias. That he eventually learns to embrace his own version of camping says much for this squirrel's ability to meet his fears head on and overcome them in a creative way. Kids with anxieties should find much to relate to in Scaredy's humorous adventures.—B. Allison Gray, Goleta Public Library, CA - Copyright 2013 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission. Loading...
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