Mélanie Watt

A quirky safety guide combines practical tips with step-by-step instructions featuring an anxious Scaredy Squirrel, who prepares himself for the worst during the spookiest night of the year.

Scaredy Squirrel opens a mysterious crate containing a pool and as his friends try to help him enjoy the pool, Scaredy Squirrel learns that not all surprises are bad.

"Fa la la LOTS to do! Scaredy is getting ready for the holiday season! Sure, it is a lot for one squirrel to handle--the planning, the decorating, the wrapping, and, of course, being an outstanding host! Luckily, Scaredy has his friends to remind him of the greatest gift of all--celebrating with your loved ones!"--Amazon.com.

When a fly gets sucked up into a vacuum he goes through the five stages of grief as he explores his new surroundings.

HERE'S THE STORY IN A NUTSHELL:

I NEVER leave my nut tree. It's way too dangerous out there. I could encounter germs, poison ivy or sharks.

If danger comes along, I'm prepared. I have antibacterial soap, Band-Aids and a parachute.

But things really get shaken up later in the book when I'm forced out of my tree by a vicious intruder!

Will I survive this ordeal? Will I undergo a life-changing experience? Will I discover my true inner self?

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Scaredy Squirrel, a squirrel who never leaves his nut tree because he's afraid of the unknown, finds someone perfectly safe to make friends with. Join him on his journey to friendship.

Lovable worrywart Scaredy Squirrel would rather celebrate his birthday alone quietly in the safety of his nut tree and avoid any pesky party animals. When all his excessive plans are thrown up in the air like confetti, will Scaredy play dead and cancel, or will he face the music?

In Scaredy Squirrel at Night, the world's most lovable worrywart learns to appreciate a good night's sleep only after confronting his bad dreams - and some hungry intruders.

Scaredy never sleeps - sleep might mean bad dreams about dragons, ghosts, vampire bats and polka-dot monsters. So he has a plan to stay awake all night and just in case he does nod off - a Bad Dream Action Plan! Scaredy Squirrel at Night tackles a fear everyone - especially the young - can relate to - what really happens in the dark.