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32 pp.
| Kids Can |
March, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-1-55453-181-3$14.95
(2)
K-3
Terrified of being bitten by piranhas or Godzilla, Scaredy Squirrel keeps to himself. But when he spots a goldfish, he thinks he's found the perfect germ-free, quiet, non-biting companion. Muted-color illustrations downplay Scaredy's anxieties and highlight the silliness of his over-the-top tactics; playfully varied page designs add liveliness to a lighthearted story that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2007