This new graphic series is great! The kiddos already love Scaredy Squirrel, and now they can get much more of him in a new format!

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I like the artwork style and humor of the Scaredy Squirrel books. Graphic novels are incredibly popular at my branch, so it is nice to have this format available for a popular and well-loved character. While I enjoyed the picture books more than this graphic novel, I think this will be a hit at the library.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC of "Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell." This is another great addition to the beloved series. My kids love the humor and enchanting illustrations of Scaredy Squirrel, along with the applicable life lessons mixed in!

Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell will be a great addition to my school library! My students are huge Scaredy Squirrel fans and this one will just add to their love. This time there is a graphic novel format and a focus on Scaredy Squirrel’s fears. This is timely for many reasons, but children often have fears that they cannot really explain and this will be a welcome addition to SEL discussions too. Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Books for Young Readers for providing a DRC.

It's great to see Scaredy Squirrel in a new format! While the story is simple, it makes a great transition book for kids who are moving from picture books to early juvenile fiction and graphic novels as they are already familiar with the character.

I love this series. Funny and teachable.

I had a technical issue downloading this book before it archived. I wasn't able to read this newest release, but I do recommend this series.

I love Scaredy Squirrel and this one definitely did not disappoint! I love all the adventures that he goes on and all of the little notes and signs on each page. It's an adventure to read Scaredy Squirrel!

I'm a big fan of Scaredy Squirrel and am not ashamed to admit that he and I are a lot alike! I love the graphic novel format for the youngest readers. It's fun for any age!

Another great Scaredy Squirrel book that young kids will love! Scaredy is scared of everything as usual, termites, mammoths, you name it. He protects his tree at all costs! It has a sweet theme.

This book couldn't come out at a better time! Scaredy Squirrel is afraid of going outside his home. I think a lot of kids could relate to this...I know as I transition to the post-pandemic world I feel what Scaredy Squirrel does. This book is perfect for pre-k or kinder kids.

Scaredy Squirrel brings fear and "what-if's" to tree-height. His fears are based on instinct, but so completely out of touch with reality, that it may be physically impossible to not laugh.

Scaredy and I had not met prior to this chapter book, so it took a little while to get acquainted.
I'm not judging, but I happened to open the ebook in a particular room of the house. And who would have guessed? On the first page, Scaredy insists that the book not be read in that room! (True story!)

So we may not have begun well, but I aced the Reader Security Quiz. (Except for number 5. Come on! This was a cold read!)

If the artwork in a book is important to you--and it is to me--I thought you might want to know. I consider myself an great judge of illustrations because I have a great artistic eye and excellent taste. So I can say with authority that these drawings are a-dor-a-ble! Adorable! As in, so funny and cute! Even the termites, who appear a bit scary and angry, are cute enough you might want them on a t-shirt.

Again, not judging, but Scaredy has a cheesy grin. I like it! His problem solving skills are...iffy. His logic is...well...If you know any germs named Gary, don't let them read this book without a friend. I think Scaredy may have had a bad experience in the past.

Aside from some confusion and misconceptions, I think Scaredy is extremely fun and entertaining. He has adventures I would never dream of. That's pretty amazing if you think about it! There is also a little known fact: You can always tell how fun someone will be by the way the person screams. And Scaredy doesn't just scream (so funny!), he plays dead in the tree!

I could read this book over and over, and still laugh! I have honestly never met such a funny squirrel. And I know we're going to be good friends forever!

This book will appeal to people and critters of all ages, and I highly recommend it.

5/5 Stars

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the preview copy!

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This is such a silly book! Scaredy Squirrel is scared of almost everything. He does finally come around to the idea of a friend though. That is where things really get interesting because with a new friend comes new adventures and some of those may be a bit scary as well but that’s where friends come in to help you get through it all, right?

'Scaredy Squirrel In A Nutshell' with story and art by Melanie Watt is a graphic novel for young readers about a squirrel with a lot of fear.

The book starts with a clever quiz to prove you are allowed to read the book. That set the tone for the humor to follow.

Scarey Squirrel lives in a tree and imagines the danger that could visit him, including wooly mammoths and lumberjacks, but just because he is anxious does not mean that he doesn't take preventative measures. The problem is that his fear might make him miss out on things like making a new friend.

I loved this really fun book. I loved all the weird lists that the squirrel makes and how he deals with the things that scare him. The illustrations are funny as well.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Random House Children's and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

I enjoyed discovering the Scaredy Squirrel picture books when I first started working at the library, so I was interested in reading this graphic novel, which moves the character into books for a different age range while still capturing familiar elements of the storytelling style. This book will be a good option for reluctant readers, and for children who are aging into chapter books and have an existing appreciation for the character.

The story is simple and not a lot happens, and the book mainly revolves around explaining the main character's anxieties, but children will enjoy the humorous details and cute drawings, and Scaredy Squirrel's fear of germs and struggle with social anxiety will be relatable to many children, especially as society begins to adjust to regular life routines again after the pandemic's disruption. However, nothing about this story is specific to COVID-19. It may meet an especially broad audience right now, but can continue to appeal over future years as a fun book about a memorable character, and a story that will help anxious kids feel understood and also laugh at anxiety a little bit.

I will look forward to future installments in this graphic novel series, and it will appeal to kids who have enjoyed series like Narwhal and Jelly, and are looking for other simple, easy-to-read graphic novels with animal characters.

Oh how we love Scaredy Squirrel! The latest in the series did not disappoint. Kids will love this book of scaredy squirrel will all the things you need to know about him.

Scaredy squirrel is up to more adventures in this new addition to the series. Watt has improved her series by making the latest adventure in a graphic novel format which will appeal to a wider audience. Kids in upper elementary who would not normally select a picture book will gladly read anything in graphic novel format. I have always enjoyed her humor and adorable characters. This is sure to be a winner with fans of The Narwhal and Jelly series.

Another fun adventure of Scaredy Squirrel suitable for beginning readers. Scaredy makes a friend.
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Popular picture book friend, Scaredy Squirrel, makes his graphic novel debut in Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell. Scaredy has successfully secured his tree from wooly mammoths, woodpeckers, lumberjacks, and aliens, but now he's faced with a seemingly insurmountable foe: his new neighbor, a friendly bunny named Ivy. Scaredy has to weigh all the potential risks and plan for every scenario before deciding whether or not to invite Ivy to share his takeout pizza, and he discovers that having a friend can be pretty fun, after all. If you're familiar with the Scaredy books, you'll give a hearty chuckle at seeing Scaredy's familiar lists for everything. If you're new to Scaredy, you will be quickly enchanted by how funny and sweet he is. The artwork is adorable, expressive, bold, and eyecatching; there are three easy-to-navigate chapters that advance the story and give readers easy spots to put the book down for a break if they need to. Scaredy Squirrel is a great choice to bring to graphic novels!

This book definitely has a place in a collection, helping kids step up from picture books to longer works. The plot is easy to follow and integrates text and illustrations well.