Squirrelish is a very cute story of a rat impersonating a squirrel because they get all the pants in the park. In trying to trick the park-goers he consists changing his ears and tail before discovering maybe its not so bad being yourself.

This picture book is adorable! Rat thinks squirrels have it so easy, so he figures out a way to disguise himself as a squirrel. It's all fun and games until...it's not, and Rat decides he's better off as himself. The illustrations go perfectly with the text and do not overwhelm with details. I might have to get this for my rat-loving almost 20 year old child!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC.

Cute and hilarious story. All about a rat that really wants to get the attention squirrels get. The art is adorable. My kids would have loved this.

4 stars

A real short, quite easy book, with simple drawings using a soft color scheme.......all put together & works probably for young kids. I'm sure they could easily follow along with the story, & relate to it..... Little kids would probably like it! Yes.....I'd definitely read it to/ share it with, a little one!
I received an e-ARC of the book from publisher Owlkids Books via NetGalley, in order to read it & provide a fair & honest review.

This book is so cleverly disguised as a lesson in rat format. What happens when you don't feel accepted as who you are and think that others have it better? This book had me laughing out loud so I know the children will have a good time RAT!

The artwork is also amazing. I really enjoyed this book.

Squirrel-ish is a fun illustrated children's book in free verse written and illustrated by Bambi Edlund. Due out 17th Sept 2024 from Owlkids Books, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover format.

This is a wonderfully illustrated sweet story about accepting ourselves for who we are and not comparing ourselves to others (whose lives might seem easier and better but who have their own challenges we might not see). There are good takeaways for all ages, though it's aimed at 4-7 year olds (Lexile AD420L).

The illustrations are funny and quirky with lots of little details that add to the read.
It's a lovely book and is appropriate for all ages. It would make a nice gift for any youngster, a good library or classroom book, and a superlative read-to-me book.

Five stars. Funny and positive.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes

Squirrel-ish is a funny read aloud with an important message about acceptance. This would be a great book to use for persuasive writing and STEM exploration (creating tails). The layers in this book are cleverly delivered with lighthearted illustrations and a main character kids will root for. This would be a great read aloud for the beginning of the school year.

Thank you Owlkids Books and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this adorable book! This delightful read with cute yet detailed illustrations and a very important message of self-acceptance was so much fun! Can’t wait to share it with my students and highly recommend it, especially to those who enjoyed “Those Darn Squirrels.”

A very cute story. It’s difficult to be a rat and squirrels seem to have it so easy, they’re so loved but you know there’s a reason we are who we are and sometimes it’s best to stay true to ourselves. This book is simple, cute, funny and has wonderful illustrations. Kids will enjoy it.

I received an electronic ARC from Owlkids Books through NetGalley.
Readers meet a rat who thinks squirrels have a much easier life. So, they try to become more like a squirrel. We watch as this rat tries various methods to look like a squirrel but... Finally, they create a tail that works and then discover squirrels may not have it as easy as the rat thinks. I love the facial expressions as the story unfolds. Every time they yell "Rat," the variety of reactions will make readers laugh. I hope the ending turns into another book. A nice reminder that others' lives are not as easy as they seem.

This was such a funny book! I think this would be perfect for a kindergarten group. Very silly and fast-paced, it would definitely be able to keep their attention. I loved the ending!

**Thank you to OwlKids Books in conjunction with SLJ Picture Book Palooza for the ARC. This in no way changed my rating**

Squirrel-ish is about a rat who notices the squirrels in the park get free peanuts from parkgoers while he is met with screams and running. He decides he's going to find out what makes him "squirrel-ish" to get in on that sweet peanut action. Hilarity ensues.

The artwork in this is very fun and accessible. I could see using this for a storytime. The ending was unexpected and had a good twist to it. I liked the part where he's trying different materials to make what makes him "squirrel-ish". I would recommend this for a library collection or home collection.

This book was very cute. I am a librarian with PreK-3rd grade students and this will be a hit with them. They love stories like this and I can not wait to add it to our library collection!

A cute and funny story about a rat that is envious of the squirrels lives in the park. They set out on a mission to look more like a squirrel to get the park perks, like being fed peanuts. Though they come to realize being a rat may not be all bad. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

"Squirrel-ish" is a picture book by Bambi Edlund featuring a rat who thinks that squirrels have it much better than rats. Squirrels get fed nuts, aren't yelled at by people, whereas rats are feared and chased away. Rat tries various ways to look like a squirrel, changing their appearance and nothing works until they use broom bristles to make a bushy tail. Unfortunately, they find out that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. A funny book with humorous and bright illustrations, this is a recommended additional purchase for picture book collections.

Fun and silly book about a rat who thinks squirrels have it all and tries to become one too. I think kids would love this, especially if they enjoyed “Those Darn Squirrels.”
This would also be a great book get in classrooms and school libraries and could be used to introduce comparing and contrasting animals or simply appreciating yourself for who you are because others might not have it all like you think. Very cute, and definitely a fun read!

Squirrel-ish is a cute book about a rat who decides he wants to be a squirrel. He doesn’t like how people scream and run away when they see rats but they feed squirrels peanuts. He does everything he can to try to transform himself into a squirrel only to learn that maybe being a rat isn’t so bad afterall. This cute book has nice, interesting illustrations and a large, easy to read font. It is a fun story that kids will enjoy. I think this would be a fabulous addition to my classroom library and could definitely see myself reading this to my class. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this sweet book.

Squirrel-ish
Bambi Edlund
This is a delightful book about a rat that thinks he is a squirrel. The illustrations are beautifully done and complement the text. They are filled with even small details. This is a book written for children between 18 months and 7. Parents will want to read this book to their children, and they can all laugh together at the rat’s antics.
Rat thought it would be easier to be a squirrel, after all people give squirrels nuts and corn. People think squirrels are cute, but people don’t like rats; they run and scream when they see a rat. Rat decides to try to look like a squirrel. He tries pinning his ear down but that doesn’t help, so he tries to disguise his tail. He tries several different methods but all the tails he crafts just don’t work. He goes from cotton balls, to feathers, to spaghetti but none of them work. The closest he comes is to straw from a broom!
Rat makes his way through the park. He has big dreams until he sees the dogs and they see him. Suddenly, Rat realizes being a rat isn’t so bad.
This book is not only fun, it also has a bit of a lesson. Learn to be a problem solver and be resourceful. You might not always have what you need but you can usually come up with something you can use. Always remember to be true to yourself. You are who you are! You do not have to pretend to be someone else. Always be happy with who and what you are.

Such a cute book! The kids loved it! A cute funny story about nobody really having it easy. Such an important lesson to learn.

The kids loved this book! So funny and cute! Perfect story time story with a life lesson and lots of crafting ideas for afterwards, how would you make a squirrel tail? Highly recommend, I'm still chuckling. I look forward to seeing what this author does next.