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    Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend

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    by Mélanie Watt, Melanie Watt (Illustrator)


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    Mélanie Watt is an acclaimed children's book author and illustrator. Her books include the Scaredy Squirrel, Chester and Learning With Animals series, Augustine, Leon the Chameleon and Have I Got a Book for You! She lives near Montreal.

    Mélanie Watt is an acclaimed children's book author and illustrator. Her books include the Scaredy Squirrel, Chester and Learning With Animals series, Augustine, Leon the Chameleon and Have I Got a Book for You! She lives near Montreal.

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    Scaredy Squirrel makes a friend


    By Mélanie Watt, Tara Walker

    Kids Can Press

    Copyright © 2007 Mélanie Watt
    All rights reserved.
    ISBN: 978-1-4532-3944-5


    CHAPTER 1

    Scaredy Squirrel doesn't have a friend. He'd rather be alone than risk encountering someone dangerous. A squirrel could get bitten.

    A few individuals Scaredy Squirrel is afraid to be bitten by:

    walruses

    bunnies

    beavers

    piranhas

    Godzilla

    So Scaredy Squirrel finds interesting ways to pass the time all by himself.

    He reads.

    He whistles.

    He crafts.

    He yawns.

    He knits.

    He chats.

    He counts.

    Until one day he spots ...

    Someone perfectly safe!


    The Perfect Friend

    (according to Scaredy Squirrel)

    bubbly personality

    squeaky clean

    quiet

    NO teeth

    germ-free

    Doesn't do much, BUT is 100% safe!


    A few items Scaredy Squirrel needs to make the Perfect Friend:

    lemon

    name tag

    mittens

    comb

    mirror

    air freshener

    toothbrush

    chew toy


    How to make the Perfect First Impression:

    prepare freshly squeezed lemonade

    make sure name tag is visible

    tame bad hair

    brush teeth thoroughly and practice smile (check for nutty breath and food caught between teeth)

    wear mittens to hide sweaty paws

    use pine scent to smell delightful

    follow the Perfect Plan


    (Continues...)

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    That lovable little worrywart is back. And he's as scaredy as ever! In his latest adventure, Scaredy Squirrel sets out to make The Perfect Friend.

    And once he's spotted a perfectly safe candidate (with no teeth), Scaredy's ready. Armed with a name tag, mittens, a mirror and a lemon, he's prepared to make The Perfect First Impression. But just when every detail is under control, Scaredy's Action Plan takes a surprising — and "toothy" — turn. Will he survive this ordeal? Will he find his kindred spirit? Will he discover the true meaning of friendship? Read Scaredy's nutty story to find out ...

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    From the Publisher
    Children will identify with Scaredy Squirrel's anxiety about making new friends. They will find his over-the-top fears amusing.—CM Magazine

    [E]bullient artwork, clever layout, and lively text ...—School Library Journal

    [A] true original on the picture book scene.—Canadian Bookseller

    The humor is silly enough that kids with their own scaredy tendencies won't feel preached at, and others will just appreciate the delicious ridiculousness that doesn't keep Scaredy for getting the friend he needs.—Bulletin of the Centre for Children's Literature

    Muted-color illustrations downplay Scaredy's anxieties and highlight the silliness of his over-the top tactics; playfully varied page designs add liveliness to a lighthearted story that doesn't take itself too seriously ...—Horn Book

    Fans will hope for much more from this endearing fellow.—Publishers Weekly

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