I have loved the Scaredy Squirrel series for years, and am thrilled to see the series continue into a longer, graphic novel style series. The book follows the same style as the books geared towards younger children, but with more detail and chapters. It has the same humor and heart, and its illustrations are as bright and engaging as ever. I look forward to more Scaredy Squirrel in both genres!

The newest Scaredy Squirrel is as delightful as previous installments in this series. Phobias abound as usual and his friends must help him get past his unfounded fears. One caveat: we were a bit disappointed that the mitigating factor in this book is Scaredy Squirrel’s daily reading of the horoscopes. So, if that is not something you wish to expose/entertain your child with, you may prefer to skip this newest tale. Hence three stars instead of 4.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.

Scaredy Squirrel, who is scared of everything (as his name implies) gets a surprise package. With the help of his friends, Scaredy learns that surprises can actually be fun!

This super cute and funny graphic chapter book is perfect for those kids ready to be introduced to longer books, but who still enjoy illustrations. I thought the story was hilarious and I really enjoyed how Scaredy's friends were kind and encouraging in their attempts to get him to accept things that didn't go to according to his very precise plans.

This is a book I will be getting for my son when he is ready for more than just picture books.

I received a digital copy from NetGalley and the publisher. My review is honest and voluntary.

Cute story. Not sure why a squirrel would want a swimming pool though, he obviously didn't.
But I have always enjoyed his books and think they are a great jumping off place for a lot of discussions with children. They can feel comradery with the squirrel and his anxiety and worries. Also the advantages and need for having friends is always good to demonstrate. All in all not my favorite but a fun and useful read.
I think is a a little long for a read aloud with a group and better one on one.
Thank you to Net Galley for allowing me to read this book. The opinions are entirely my own.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC! Being a special education teacher, I am familiar with the Scaredy Squirrel series. This is a cute graphic novel set up. I think this would be a great way to introduce young readers into the graphic novel style of books. The message behind this book is great as well- changes can be scary and hard but over The illustrations are simple and colorful. A fun summer read with the addition of the pool!

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read the ARC of this book. Through Scaredy's experiences, kids of all ages can learn how to worry less and have more fun with the help and support of friends.

Scaredy Squirrel Gets a Surprise (Scaredy’s Nutty Adventures #2). Authored and illustrated by Melanie Watt. 2022. Random House Graphic (ARC eBook).

Scaredy’s day takes an unexpected turn when a crate is delivered to his tree. Scaredy’s imagination takes a spin as he wonders what could be in the crate? His friends Ivy, Timber and Rash show up and plans are devised for what to do with the mysterious crate, all of which hilariously involves Antarctica! Will Scaredy’s friends be able to help him overcome his anxiety and have fun?

What a fun, adorably illustrated read that has silly humor for both children and adults. A quiz and horoscopes are included to help set the stage.

If you're already familiar with Scaredy Squirrel then this is a great add to the Scaredy Squirrel book collection. Great read for early readers with a little help from their parents.

I requested this book ARC from NetGalley thinking that it was a new adventure. I instantly realized I've read and reviewed this previously. (Reviewed OCT 2021 for a May 2022 release) Not sure why it now has a May 2023 release but the following is my original review.

Scaredy Squirrel is always popular in my school library. In this adventure he receives a mysterious package. Being concerned he wants to send it to penguins in Antarctica. There are other adventures too. Switching to graphic novel format, like Narwhal and Jelly is a perfect fit for Squirrel and his friends. I will say that as an adult I find these book almost too silly but my kiddos love them. For K-3rd grade. Can't wait to add it to my school library shelf.

This book was adorable and surprisingly hilarious. Scaredy Squirrel finds a box delivered to him unexpectedly, and craziness ensues. This is a book that would be enjoyable for adults as well as kids. I loved it!

This book is a delight to read and my 5 yr old thought it was full of adventure. It's written more like a comic book and the sentences are short enough for a young one to sound out. The illustrations are also wonderful as they depict the story and help young readers determine what words they are sounding out.

This particular book discusses how Scaredy Squirrel gets an unexpected box delivered and then his entire though process about what it could be. His friends help him to decide what to do with the box in the end. I love how each character's horoscope sign is assigned to them. We had to keep flipping back and forth to read what that characters horoscope was for the book. This made it a great way to teach kids about horoscopes and what they are.

I like that it also deals with anxiety and how Scaredy deals with his. This carries through the entire book - even after he opens the box and discovers what's inside. I think a lot of children can relate to his feelings of anxiety of the unknown and this book would help to open up discussions about that with kids. His friends are all supportive and eventually Scaredy realizes he has nothing to really be afraid of.

It is a "chapter book" but reads quickly.

Suggested ages: 5-10yrs, boys and girls
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Another great addition to the Scaredy Squirrel series! This funny graphic novel is a great introduction to chapter books for young readers. The images are expressive and I enjoy the variety of text elements. Additionally, Scaredy Squirrel makes multiple lists and makes plans with his friends to overcome his fears and get his surprise!

This graphic novel lost me somewhere along the way. There were fun puns and vibrant illustrations, but my interest simply waned. I thought it was a cute read at first, but there's no real narrative and is pretty much just a bunch of friends messing about. I am new to the series and have yet to read the first installment, but kids might enjoy this more than I did.

2.5 out of 5 stars.

This definitely feels more like a graphic novel than every other children's storybook I've picked up. I feel like this was a bit much for a picture and it definitely would've made me bored as a kid. This is one of those stories that would be great as a kid's show but doesn't come across the same in this format. I think it was cute though and I thought this was from the author who I had previously enjoyed a kid's book from but I am not so sure now because of the writing structure and style.

Disclaimer: I received an arc digital copy of this to review from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

My students loved this book. I only had time to read half the book in one sitting. The next morning, my students anxiously reminded me we needed to finish this book. I found myself laughing more than my students. It is a fun read for children and adults.

Ok. I genuinely love Scaredy Squirrel. I buy them for my son even though he is well past the age of reading these. I had not, however, read this one even though he got it as a gift when it first came out. I think that this is another good addition to the collection I am not sure where Watt comes up with some of her ideas for things that Scaredy could be scared of or how he copes, because even though they can be far fetched, they still make perfect sense. The illustrations are on point as always, and there are some good chuckles. The story could have dragged but Watt seems to know just how many times Scaredy can push something before we have to move onto the solution or the next piece. Finding out what was in the box was fun, and then finding out how Scaredy would use what was in the box was also fun ....

Great read aloud or early reader, and for anyone who likes a little squirrel who is afraid of everything and then some. And gotta love the armadillo friend. Rash was super cute.

Scaredy Squirrel Get a Surprise is a really cute story about a squirrel who gets a surprise delivery. I loved how all of his friends helped him overcome his fears, and enjoy the pool once the crate was opened! I liked the bright illustrations and comic-style squares. I didn't think the horoscope part was essential, it would be frustrating to having to keep turning back to the explanations of what each sign can do.

My boys love Scaredy Squirrel!! He is great to open up discussions on anxiety and how we cope and handle situations. This new adventure follows Scaredy as overanalyzes a 'surprise' package that arrives at his house.

I thought the beginning and everything to do with the box was absolutely perfect! I felt the third chapter (after the discovery of the surprise) was a bit long and confusing to follow or read aloud. Too many characters without a narrative to follow. I also thought the horoscope joke played out too long too.

The ending was adorable.

Overall 3.5 stars!

Another wonderful addition to the Scaredy Squirrel. This is one of my favorite picture book characters and these books are a guaranteed good time. Scaredy deals with anxiety in every aspect of his life - so he is a good character for children who have anxiety but also for children who don't so they can build empathy for children who do. This is also a clever way to introduce readers to pool safety. For me, another successful Scaredy Squirrel adventure and I cannot wait for the next one.

Scaredy Squirrel is one of my favorite characters and this latest installment in Melanie Watts' series is an absolute winner. Hilarious and filled with teachable moments, Scaredy Squirrel will delight his fans again with his comedic and relatable thoughts. Get ready for a surprise that will put a smile on the faces of readers of all ages. I can't wait to add Scaredy Squirrel Gets A Surprise to my classroom library!