Scaredy Squirrel Visits the Doctor

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

Scaredy Squirrel is exactly the character children need today--a little bit anxious, a lot adorable, and totally lovable.  They will laugh along in this new picture book as Scaredy learns to brave the doctor for his regular check-up!

Scaredy exercises, eats healthy foods, and stays very, very safe.  But even healthy squirrels need to get a regular check up! Going to the vet can be scaaary, especially if you're Scaredy.

As young listeners see Scaredy face his fears in the silliest of ways, they gain perspective and courage, empowering them to tackle their own worries with a big smile.

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

Scaredy Squirrel Visits the Doctor (ORIGINAL picture book): FALL 22

Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Halloween (picture book): SUMMER 23

Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Christmas (picture book): FALL 23

Graphic Novels:

Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell: SUMMER 21

Scaredy Squirrel Gets a Surprise #2: SPRING 22

Scaredy Squirrel Graphic Novel #3: SPRING 23

Scaredy Squirrel GraPhic Novel #4: SUMMER 23

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 numberous 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