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"Look out, this squirrel is HUNGRY. So hungry it could eat boiled rice, chocolate mice, a gingerbread man ... even a frying pan! Is there anything it WON'T eat? A rollicking ride of increasing absurdity and imagination, this hilarious picture book captures the occasional outlandishness of toddler moods. Based on the popular poem from A Great Big Cuddle, I Am Hungry is a terrific read-aloud from the master of rhyme, Michael Rosen, coupled with brilliantly...

"Follow along as one squirrel hides seeds, nuts, and berries that her neighbors will seek later! Scientific back matter about squirrel hoarding and different squirrels from around the world included"--

"One night a scientist discovered something surprising in his own backyard : a flying squirrel that glowed bright pink! Follow along on an investigation into flying squirrels -- and other mammals -- that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light"-- Provided by publisher.

This is a children's book regarding bullying and judging others before getting to know them. The book uses black and gray squirrels to help illustrate how these lessons may be learned. Patricia A. Thorpe was a resident of Wisconsin for most of her life until she retired from Certegy as a credit card manager in 2003. In 2006, she moved to Mesa, Arizona where she resides today. She returns to Wisconsin where she spends time with her four sons and five...

An acclaimed playwright's first work for children...A gentle and thoroughly original animal story. Young Jonathan finds a small, frightened squirrel on the road and brings it home tucked inside his sneaker. But, the squirrel named Mr. Wellington is weak and listless, and fearful of the unfamiliar surroundings. Told from alternating perspectives, Jonathan's and Mr. Wellington's, this beautifully written story, enhanced with pen-and-ink wash illustrations,...

This sequel to The Adventures of Lucky and Bud: The Rescue finds the boys at the center of a mystery when their chipmunk cousins' winter food cache is robbed, and the mischievous pair, who have a reputation for raiding bird feeders, eating flower bulbs, and stealing corn cobs and tomatoes from Mr. Pickles' vegetable garden, become suspects. To clear their names, find the real thief and, hopefully, recover the stolen food, they lead a search with help...

Squirrel adored eating nuts and loved the bird feeders in the garden, full of seeds and peanuts. Dédé loved the bird feeders too but wanted them kept only for the birds. Who would win the battle? Squirrel with his agility and determination, or Dédé with his increasingly desperate measures to stop that squirrel in his tracks?

Sammy Skunk doesn't get an invitation to Maureen Mole's party because he's smelly and different, so he decides to make himself smell very nice and he gets given an invite. But when the smell wears off will the other animals accept him as he is?

In the quiet suburbs, 15-year-old Gina's world turns upside down when she rescues an orphaned baby squirrel named Scout who has tumbled from a tree. Despite her parents' stern disapproval, Gina secretly nurses the fragile creature, embracing a fierce determination to see him thrive. However, an inner conflict brews: she knows Scout is destined for the wild, not a life within her walls. Gina's quest to ready Scout for the wild leads her...

"Fa la la LOTS to do! Scaredy is getting ready for the holiday season! Sure, it is a lot for one squirrel to handle--the planning, the decorating, the wrapping, and, of course, being an outstanding host! Luckily, Scaredy has his friends to remind him of the greatest gift of all--celebrating with your loved ones!"--Amazon.com.