10/24/08

Title: Scaredy Squirrel
Author/ Illustrator: Mélanie Watt
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd.
Publication Date: 2006
Awards: None
Genre: Fiction
Audience: Gr. 1,2,3

Overview: Scaredy Squirrel is just way too afraid to leave his nut tree. Who knows what he could encounter if he changed his daily routine and left his tree? What would he do if he encountered poison ivy, tarantulas, sharks, or a dreaded green Martian? What would happen if Scaredy Squirrel got forced out of his tree?

Activity:
Have students write out a list of their daily routines, including the times in which they participate in these activities. Once the students have made their daily routine lists have them make clocks with working hands and show the times of each of their activities.

Reviewer’s Name:
Tommy Kurtzman