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laureenreads's review against another edition
5.0
The first actual book my son learned to read was Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Melanie Watt. I'm still half certain that the only reason he learned to read is because I got tired of reading the same book to him three times at bedtime. Every single night. He's had a favourite author since he knew what an author was, and that author has always been Melanie Watt; so when I got the opportunity to get a copy of Scaredy Squirrel goes Camping by Melanie Watt before anyone else I knew I had to read it with my son.
If you've never read or even heard of the Scaredy Squirrel books, then you need to understand that the series is just as the title suggests: Scaredy is a Squirrel who is afraid of everything and would rather stay in his nice, safe tree where nothing bad ever happens. Except then Scaredy needs to face his fears. He always draws up a plan of some kind to do what needs to be done, the plan inevitably fails, but Scaredy learns that it wasn't anything to really be frightened of anyway, while still cautioning common sense. In Scaredy Squirrel at Night he keeps a fire extinguisher, for example, because a squirrel can never be too safe.
Scaredy Squirrel goes Camping is no different: Scaredy isn't too fond of the idea of actually going camping outdoors, and he'd rather watch camping shows from the comfort of his own couch. The only problem is he needs to plug in his TV... and the electrical outlet is on the other side of the campground! In true Scaredy Squirrel fashion he suits up, makes a plan, and goes on an adventure to do what needs to be done, and along the way he faces up to his fears.
This is the perfect book for kids who are a little afraid of camping, or even kids who just want to giggle as Scaredy panics when things aren't part of the plan. While my son loves camping, he still loved this story and wanted to read it all over again as soon as the story was over. I cannot recommend this, or the Scaredy Squirrel series, enough to any parent.
*Review copy provided to me by NetGalley in return for an honest review.
If you've never read or even heard of the Scaredy Squirrel books, then you need to understand that the series is just as the title suggests: Scaredy is a Squirrel who is afraid of everything and would rather stay in his nice, safe tree where nothing bad ever happens. Except then Scaredy needs to face his fears. He always draws up a plan of some kind to do what needs to be done, the plan inevitably fails, but Scaredy learns that it wasn't anything to really be frightened of anyway, while still cautioning common sense. In Scaredy Squirrel at Night he keeps a fire extinguisher, for example, because a squirrel can never be too safe.
Scaredy Squirrel goes Camping is no different: Scaredy isn't too fond of the idea of actually going camping outdoors, and he'd rather watch camping shows from the comfort of his own couch. The only problem is he needs to plug in his TV... and the electrical outlet is on the other side of the campground! In true Scaredy Squirrel fashion he suits up, makes a plan, and goes on an adventure to do what needs to be done, and along the way he faces up to his fears.
This is the perfect book for kids who are a little afraid of camping, or even kids who just want to giggle as Scaredy panics when things aren't part of the plan. While my son loves camping, he still loved this story and wanted to read it all over again as soon as the story was over. I cannot recommend this, or the Scaredy Squirrel series, enough to any parent.
*Review copy provided to me by NetGalley in return for an honest review.
misspippireads's review against another edition
4.0
Scaredy Squirrel returns to combat his fear of nature and the season of camping. He must allude many fierce problems on the campground to reach an electrical outlet to watch TV. Can he survive!?! Of course! Scaredy Squirrel has a plan!
Such a silly book that begs to read to children with great emotion. It's a fun read that readers will appreciate. (Even if they don't camp.)
Reviewed from a library copy.
Such a silly book that begs to read to children with great emotion. It's a fun read that readers will appreciate. (Even if they don't camp.)
Reviewed from a library copy.
90sinmyheart's review against another edition
3.0
One nit-pick: his schedule says "0530 hours", but then he goes out "the next afternoon".
brandypainter's review against another edition
5.0
If I based my picture book reviews purely on my own analysis this would be a four star. However, my kids responses always factor in with picture books and my kids LOVE this book.
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
4.0
making sure I've covered all the Scaredy Squirrel books, they crack me up. better for kindergarteners+
carolynlowe's review against another edition
3.0
Still a super cute series. I thought this book lacked a little bit in the plot department but the overall book was fun and really silly.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
If you are familiar with Scaredy Squirrel, you know that he is extremely risk averse so of course, "Scaredy Squirrel never goes camping. He'd rather be comfortable...." As usual, he has some legitimate concerns, but he also fears really random things such as zippers. For the seasoned camper, this book could cause an outbreak of giggles between his carefully thought out wilderness outfit and his elaborate plans. Be prepared to laugh through Scaredy's marvelous escapades. My family has camped out many times so this was great fun. It's my favorite Scaredy book yet.
Original review http://readingtl.blogspot.com/2013/04/review-scaredy-squirrel-goes-camping.html
Original review http://readingtl.blogspot.com/2013/04/review-scaredy-squirrel-goes-camping.html