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Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach

Series: scaredy squirrel

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We know by now that Scaredy Squirrel only feels safe when he’s at home in his nut tree, with his defenses, his emergency kit and his back-up plans at the ready. So even though the sun is shining and it’s time for a vacation, Scaredy does not want to go to the beach — that vast, frightening place where a squirrel could get stranded. (Not to mention other hazards such as sea monsters, falling coconuts, seagulls, pirates and lobsters.)#Instead, Scaredy builds his own safe beach getaway under his nut tree, complete with germ-free inflatable pool, artificial beach scenery, a flashlight and a plastic flamingo.#Still, the lure of the genuine beach is strong — even a dedicated homebody such as Scaredy can’t resist it forever. Can his back-up plans save him from its perils? Will his No.65 sunscreen protect his delicate complexion?

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We know by now that Scaredy Squirrel only feels safe when he’s at home in his nut tree, with his defenses, his emergency kit and his back-up plans at the ready. So even though the sun is shining and it’s time for a vacation, Scaredy does not want to go to the beach — that vast, frightening place where a squirrel could get stranded. (Not to mention other hazards such as sea monsters, falling coconuts, seagulls, pirates and lobsters.)#Instead, Scaredy builds his own safe beach getaway under his nut tree, complete with germ-free inflatable pool, artificial beach scenery, a flashlight and a plastic flamingo.#Still, the lure of the genuine beach is strong — even a dedicated homebody such as Scaredy can’t resist it forever. Can his back-up plans save him from its perils? Will his No.65 sunscreen protect his delicate complexion?

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Educational resources

Curriculum

Courage

Reading Levels

    lexile level
  • 580L

  • guided reading
  • K

  • guided reading grade level
  • 2

  • lexile code
  • Adult Directed

  • accelerated reader interest lvl
  • LG

  • accelerated reader reading level
  • 3.6

AWARDS & REVIEWS

Reviews

"... Scaredy Squirrel returns in another hilarious tale ... Watt’s cartoon-style pictures ... add joke after joke ... they deliver a surprise on every page ..."

Booklist, 01/06/2008

"This is an excellent book to share one-on-one."

School Library Journal, 01/05/2008

"Kids ... will go nuts for Scaredy ... the world’s most lovable worry-wart ... readers can’t help but laugh out loud...a fun visual treat for kids, adults and forest animals of all kinds."

Breitbart, 01/04/2008

"... The signature illustrations ... provide plenty of visual jokes for readers to chuckle over ... Scaredy’s anxieties and his ridiculous solutions remain fresh enough to delight with this salty offering."

Kirkus Reviews, 01/03/2008

"Her clever asides — in print as well as illustration — make these picture books as appealing to older readers as they are for youngsters ..."

The Gazette, 01/03/2008

Awards

  • 2009 - Best Bet for Children and Teens, Ontario Library Association, Winner

  • 2009 - Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Winner

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