Synopses & Reviews
It's summer in the city, and a rascally squirrel is up to all sorts of tricks. But when he sneaks inside an apartment window, he'll need one nutty solution to get back out!
Labels identify plants, birds, and insects on each page, and a glossary at the back of the book offers factual details about squirrels. One of her youngest and most popular titles, Nuts to You! is Lois Ehlert at her high-spirited, breathtaking best.
Review
[star] "A work of extraordinary visual splendor."--
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"The simple, spirited plot, lively verse, and stunning double-page spreads will make Nuts to You! a story-time standard."--School Library Journal
"The story . . . is a fast-paced romp, and the large, dramatically styled collages will dazzle
even the largest audiences."--The Horn Book
Synopsis
It's summer in the city, and a rascally squirrel is up to all sorts of tricks. He digs and eats and zips and hides, but when he sneaks inside an apartment window, it's time for a nutty solution to get him out. Labels identify plants, birds, and insects on each page, and a glossary at the back of the book offers factual details about squirrels. "The simple, spirited plot, lively verse, and stunning double-page spreads will make Nuts to You a storytime standard."--School Library Journal
Synopsis
In this "work of extraordinary visual splendor" ("Publishers Weekly"), Ehlert presents the misadventures of a city squirrel, who sneaks inside an apartment window. Includes labels that identify plants, birds, and insects on each page, and a glossary. Full color.In this "work of extraordinary visual splendor" ("Publishers Weekly"), Ehlertpresents the misadventures of a city squirrel, who sneaks inside an apartmentwindow. Plants, birds, and insects are pictured and labeled on each page, anda glossary. Full color.
Synopsis
A squirrel's comic misadventures
About the Author
LOIS EHLERT has created many picture books, including Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the bestselling Waiting for Wings. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.