Scaredy Squirrel Gets Festive

Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4

Young readers love laughing away their worries with Scaredy Squirrel! This anxious little fella's graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco.

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!

Series Overview: Graphic Novels:

 #1: IN A NUTSHELL -  Sum 21 HC; Spr 22 pbk

 #2: GETS A SURPRISE -  Spr 22 HC; Sum 23 pbk

 #3: GETS FESTIVE - Fall 23 HC; Fall 24 pbk

 #4: 2024

Picture Books:

 Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping (picture book reissue): SUMMER 21

 Scaredy Squirrel Visits the Vet (ORIGINAL picture book): SUMMER 22

About the Author

Author and illustrator Melanie Watt is the bestselling creative genius behind many beloved picture books for children, including the Scaredy Squirrel series, the Chester series, Bug in a Vacuum, You're Finally Here!, Have I Got a Book for You! and Augustine. Melanie's books have received numerous starred reviews from journals including Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews, and have won many state awards, including the Virginia Readers' Choice Award, North Carolina's Children's Book Award, and Maryland's Black-Eyed Susan Award. The Scaredy Squirrel animated television series airs on the Cartoon Network in the US and YTV in Canada.

Author Residence: Montreal, Quebec