Download or read book A Game of Fox Squirrels written by Jenn Reese and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2021 Oregon Book Award Winner An NPR Best Book of 2020 A Finalist for the 2021-22 Maine Student Book Award A 2021 Mythopoeic Awards Finalist Andre Norton Award finalist Jenn Reese explores the often thin line between magic and reality, light and darkness in her enchanting middle grade standalone. "Brings to life, viscerally, what it is like to live in fear of abuse—even after the abuse itself is over. But there is magic here too, and the promise of a better future that comes with learning to let people who care about you into your world." —Alan Gratz, New York Times-bestselling author of Refugee “A captivating and touching story... both whimsical and emotionally—sometimes frighteningly—compelling.” —Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy "Magically creative and deeply honest, A Game of Fox & Squirrels merges games and grimness in a fantasy tale that tells the truth." —Elana K. Arnold, Printz Honor-winning author of Damsel and A Boy Called Bat After an incident shatters their family, eleven-year old Samantha and her older sister Caitlin are sent to live in rural Oregon with an aunt they've never met. Sam wants nothing more than to go back to the way things were... before she spoke up about their father's anger. When Aunt Vicky gives Sam a mysterious card game called "A Game of Fox & Squirrels," Sam falls in love with the animal characters, especially the charming trickster fox, Ashander. Then one day Ashander shows up in Sam’s room and offers her an adventure and a promise: find the Golden Acorn, and Sam can have anything she desires. But the fox is hiding rules that Sam isn't prepared for, and her new home feels more tempting than she'd ever expected. As Sam is swept up in the dangerous quest, the line between magic and reality grows thin. If she makes the wrong move, she'll lose far more than just a game. Perfect for fans of Barbara O'Connor, Lauren Wolk, and Ali Benjamin, A Game of Fox & Squirrels is a stunning, heartbreaking novel about a girl who finds the light in the darkness... and ultimately discovers the true meaning of home.

Download or read book The Impish Squirrel and other stories written by Danielle Michaud Aubrey and published by Petra Books. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 10 new and original stories with painted illustrations by Nadia Ilchuk. Imaginative stories of day-to-day adventures with human and animal characters that teach a life lesson. The story-telling is in the style of classics like The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, The Wind in the Willows or Winnie the Pooh in which animal characters have normal yet imaginative adventures, providing a vehicle for learning about community, compassion and collaboration. The elements used to craft the stories are: • normal, every-day activities into which is woven a challenge or a difficult situation. • talking animal characters engaged with human characters, involved in adventures. • lessons relating to teamwork, safety, helping others and kindness. About 2000 words per story.

Download or read book The Squirrel s Birthday and Other Parties written by Toon Tellegen and published by Boxer Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A whale and a seagull dance silently on a moon-drenched beach. A grasshopper pays a fortune for a speck of dust. A squirrel and an ant discover a mysterious feast, with an invisible host, in the depths of a forest. In his philosophical animal tales, Toon Tellegen creates surreal stories and charming characters that will capture the imaginations of readers everywhere. Perfectly complemented by Jessica Ahlberg’s delicate illustrations, this collection of short stories is intelligent, moving and funny. ‘Two twinkling gems….delicate, idiosyncratic…thoughtful and unusual… a delight for anyone lucky enough to read them’ - Booksellers Choice by Lindsey Stainer of Blackwells

Download or read book The Squirrel Who Lost His Parents Other Stories written by Paul Winters and published by Paragon Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-09 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six engaging stories for young children by young children about friendly – and not so friendly – animals and aliens. Stories to enjoy in this collection: The Squirrel Who Lost His Parents Maya’s Jungle Story The Queen’s Missing Corgis Terry the T. Rex and the Ant-eating Flies The Monsters on Mars A Christmas Story

Download or read book Those Darn Squirrels written by Adam Rubin and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2008 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witty text combines with quirky illustrations in this funny take on the classic man versus squirrel conflict over backyard birdfeeders. Full color.

Download or read book A Squirrel s Story written by Jana Bommersbach and published by Little Five Star. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shirlee Squirrel needs a safe nest for her babies, far from the clutches of a menacing black cat! When she moves into a birdhouse designed to house wood ducks, she and her babies create "home sweet home" in a North Dakota backyard. Raising her children under the watchful eye of the nice man and womanâRudy and Willieâwhose yard they inhabit, Shirlee teaches young Sammy and Sally everything gray tree squirrels need to know. Retold by award-winning Arizona journalist Jana Bommersbach, Shirlee's true story speaks the universal language of love. Additionally, the book's accompanying curriculum and activity guides make it perfect for both home and classroom use, providing an entertaining, enriching learning experience. Winner of the Children's Picture Book Softcover Non-Fiction category at the 2013 USA Best Book Awards. Honorable Mentions at the 2013 Beach, New York, Animals Animals and Great Midwest Book Festivals!

Download or read book Hazel Squirrel And Other Stories written by Samuel E. Lowe and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-15 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " In "Hazel Squirrel and Other Stories" by Samuel E. Lowe, dive into a collection of heartwarming tales that celebrate the wonders of nature, friendship, and the resilience of the animal kingdom. This enchanting book introduces readers to Hazel Squirrel and a host of other delightful characters, each with their own unique adventures. Within the pages of "Hazel Squirrel and Other Stories," Samuel E. Lowe weaves together narratives that capture the spirit of the natural world. Join Hazel Squirrel as she embarks on exciting journeys, faces challenges, and learns valuable lessons along the way. Through encounters with fellow woodland creatures, readers witness the beauty of friendship, the importance of kindness, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Samuel E. Lowe's storytelling captures the charm and innocence of the animal kingdom, painting vivid pictures of the characters and their vibrant surroundings. Each story offers a delightful blend of adventure, humor, and heartwarming moments that resonate with readers of all ages. Join Hazel Squirrel and her companions as they explore the wonders of nature, foster friendships, and discover the profound lessons that can be found in the smallest of creatures."

Download or read book Squirrel Pie and Other Stories written by Elisabeth Luard and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with Elisabeth's own beautiful black-and-white line drawings, Squirrel Pie is a charming blend of anecdotes and practical advice, with a sprinkling of recipes (including the eponymous pie)

Download or read book The Secret Life of Squirrels A Love Story written by Nancy Rose and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love is in the air with another irresistible photographic story of wild squirrels in homemade miniature settings, delighting readers and animal lovers of all ages. A companion to The Secret Life of Squirrels and Merry Christmas, Squirrels! sure to surprise and enchant readers young and old! Mr. Peanuts spends his days climbing trees and gathering nuts--but he wishes he had another squirrel to share his time with. When he meets a special squirrel friend, he soon finds himself falling in love! They visit the bookstore, go to the park, and have a romantic candlelit dinner. Will Mr. Peanuts get his happily ever after?

Download or read book Earl the Squirrel written by Don Freeman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-09-06 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earl the Squirrel’s mom wants him to learn how to find his own acorns. But Earl doesn’t even know where to begin. He is determined, though, to show his mother that he can find them. With the help of his red scarf—and a few animals along the way—Earl embarks on an all-night search. But will he ever be able to locate an acorn?

Download or read book The Secret Life of Squirrels written by Nancy Rose and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irresistible photographic story featuring wild squirrels in homemade miniature domestic settings -- taking a bath, doing laundry, and barbecuing -- will surprise and amuse readers and animal lovers of all ages! Adorable squirrels as you've never seen them! You may think you know what squirrels do all day...but Mr. Peanuts is no ordinary squirrel. Instead of climbing tress, he plays the piano. ("Moonlight Sonutta" is his favorite.) Instead of scurrying through the woods, he reads books (such as A Tail of Two Cities). But everything is more fun with company, so Mr. Peanuts writes a letter to Cousin Squirrel and invites him for a visit! Featuring candid photographs of wild squirrels in handcrafted, homemade miniature settings, this irresistible book is sure to delight readers young and old!

Download or read book The Squirrels Who Squabbled written by Rachel Bright and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two greedy squirrels go on a wild pinecone chase in this hilarious follow-up to The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could! "It's mine!" shouted Cyril."No, mine!" hollered Bruce."You don't stand a chance!Give up! It's no use!""I'm HUNGRY!" cried Cyril."This cone is NOT yours!""Stay back!" shouted Bruce."This cone's for MY stores!" Greedy squirrels Cyril and Bruce both have their sights on a very special prize: the last pinecone of the season. Uh-oh! The race is on! A laugh-out-loud tale about friendship and sharing by the bestselling duo behind The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could, Rachel Bright and Jim Field!

Download or read book London Returned Squirrel and Other Stories written by Safia Nasir and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin written by Beatrix Potter and published by Seven Books. This book was released on 2024-10-19 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Tale about a tail—a tail that belonged to a little red squirrel, and his name was Nutkin. He had a brother called Twinkleberry, and a great many cousins: they lived in a wood at the edge of a lake.

Download or read book The King of All Tickle Bugs and Other Stories written by Crystal R. Kenner and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to enter a magical world of tickle bugs, ice cream monsters, imaginary friends, and grumpy old bears! The King of All Tickle Bugs and Other Stories is a fun-filled romp through the wonders of a childs imagination. Intended for young readers, this collection of short stories takes you to far-off kingdoms and places in your own backyard. In The King of All Tickle Bugs, five tickle bugs that live in a huge castle must help their hurt animal friends in the forest. A spotted pig tries to fit in with the other pigs and accept his friend, Mr. Muddwho may or may not existin The Spotted Pig and Mr. Mudd. Its a wild ride when The Ice Cream Monster Goes to the Zoo and then heads out to every freezer in the neighborhood! Full of enchanting illustrations and lots and lots of adventure, The King of All Tickle Bugs and Other Stories will enchant young and old alike!

Download or read book The Fluffpocalypse and Other Stories written by Ian Madison Keller and published by Rainbow Dog Books. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of horror short stories by Ian Madison Keller centered around a very furry apocalypse. Read about a park ranger who needs to escape from intelligent forest creatures out for her blood, a house cat who must decide between revenge or helping her friends, a girl trying to remember who she is with the help of her ghost dog, a vampire who steals the wrong artifact and ends up in over her head, and a half-bat girl out to solve a series of brutal murders. Collection includes The Fluffpocalypse, Escape from the Wild, Survivors of the Holocene, So That They May Rule, Clary's Asylum, Romancing the Tombstone, and Poppy and the Great Expo.

Download or read book Squirrel Inc written by Stephen Denning and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-05-12 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a satirical scamper through organizational life in the midstof changing times, brought to you by master storyteller andformer World Bank executive Steve Denning. With wisdom and ahealthy dose of wit, Denning introduces a cast of furry characterswho together learn the fine art of change through storytelling intheir quest to overcome obstacles, generate enthusiasm andteamwork, share knowledge, and ultimately lead their company into anew era of success and significance. Through the stories ofSquirrel Inc., readers will learn that the ability to tellthe right story at the right time can determine the outcome of anymajor change effort. In each chapter Denning's squirrels learn touse storytelling to address leadership challenges: How to bring about change How to communicate who you are How to transmit values How to foster collaboration How to stop rumors How to share knowledge How to lead your organization into the future