  | Squirrel-ish Author: Edlund, Bambi | |
| Price: $23.26 | ||
Summary:
At the park, people give squirrels free peanuts. And nobody screams when a squirrel crosses their path. But for Rat, it's all screams and no nuts until he comes up with a plan: be more like a squirrel--squirrel-ish!
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 1.50 Points: .5 Quiz: 555080 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/01/24)
Booklist (09/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/15/2024 The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, isn't it? For this rat, it sure is. He always gets scrammed and shooed when he's out in the world. He never gets treated royally, nor is he given free peanuts the way squirrels are. To address life's injustices, the rat decides to transform into a squirrel. He makes numerous DIY attempts, like sitting on his hind legs and using paper clips to pin his ears back, none of which work. But then he lands on a brilliant solution: a squirrel-ish tail made of broom bristles. Finally, people are being kind to him. But soon he realizes that being a squirrel isn't all free peanuts, especially when there are dogs around. Edlund's cartoonish artwork nicely fits the comical story, and her smart use of page-turn reveals will make this a strong choice for laugh-filled storytime. Amid those laughs, though, is a solid message about the perils of trying to be something you're not, which is a useful takeaway for little ones. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
