Synopses & Reviews
The story of what happens when a grumpy old man and some mischievous squirrels match witsand#8212;with hilarious results.
Old Man Fookwire is a grump who only likesand#160;to paint pictures of birds that visit his backyard. The problem is, they fly south every winter, leaving him sad and lonely. So he decides to get them to stay by putting up beautiful birdfeeders filled with seeds and berries. Unfortunately, the squirrels like the treats, too, and make a daring raid on the feeders. The conflict escalatesand#8212;until the birds depart (as usual), and the squirrels come up with a plan that charms the old grump.
Review
"It's darn near impossible to resist such an earnest, toothy hero."
and#8212;Kirkus
"Sauer creates kindly characters and hits sweetly humorous notes throughout, avoiding a lesson-heavy tone. . . . [a] funny friendship tale."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"The text's cadence is well-timed for sharing aloud, and both narrative and illustrations zing with humorous touches. An entertaining tale that sends a positive message about the power of friendship and the importance of individuality."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"Incorporate this into fish- or shark-themed storytimes or share with "Finding Nemo" fansand#8212;either way, kids are likely to snap it up hook, line, and sinker."
and#8212;Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Slack's bright blue scenes are full of action, reaction, and witty details."
and#8212;Booklist
Review
and#160;"Visual slapstick and a deadpan text combine with trademark Fookwire expressions to make this third Darn Squirrels outing a winner . . . Hysterical--again."and#8212;
Kirkus, starred review
"Rubin conveys the complexities of a testy relationship with flair."and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"Like the previous volumes, Rubin and Salmieri's third Fookwire-squirrel saga is rich in clever language and unexpectedly humorous flourishes."and#8212;New York Times online review
"This story doesn't disappoint."and#8212;School Library Journal
Review
Winner of a Borders Original Voices Award
A 2009 Children's Choice Award nominee
and#8220;Bald Fookwire is a riot. . . and the squirrels, with their bloated bellies and contented smiles, are a flying hoot in this droll debut.and#8221;and#8212;Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
and#8220;A symphony of regret, respect, and sweetness. Readers will want to linger over this book and treasure every page.and#8221;and#8212;School Library Journal
Synopsis
Everyone knows that minnows and sharks canand#8217;t be friends! Can Nugget andand#160;Fang be different?
Synopsis
Friends forever--or snack time?
In the deep ocean, tiny Nugget and big, toothy Fang get along swimmingly--until Nugget's first day of minnow school. There Nugget learns that minnows are supposed to be afraid of sharks To regain Nugget's trust, Fang takes desperate (and hilarious) measures. But it's not until his big sharp teeth save the entire school that minnows learn this shark is no foe. Fantastically stylized artwork adds even more humor to this undersea story of unlikely friendship.
Synopsis
In the deep ocean, tiny Nugget and big, toothy Fang get along swimminglyand#8212;until Nuggetand#8217;s first day of minnow school. There Nugget learns that minnows are supposed to be afraid of sharks! To regain Nuggetand#8217;s trust, Fang takes desperate (and hilarious) measures. But itand#8217;s not until his big sharp teeth save the entire school that minnows learn this shark is no foe. Fantastically stylized artwork adds even more humor to this undersea story of unlikely friendship.
Synopsis
As Old Man Fookwire's birds prepare to migrate south for the winter, the squirrels decide to follow. The birds and squirrels' sunny, beachyand#160;destination is a paradise, so warm and beautiful that it might even entice the grumpiest old man in existence to pay a visit as well.
About the Author
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Adam Rubin lives in Chicago, Illinois. Since the publication of Those Darn Squirrels!, he has become a major celebrity in the squirrel community.
Daniel Salmieri graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and lives in Brooklyn. He swears no squirrels were harmed in the making of this book. Visit him at www.danielsalmieri.com.