The Great Squirrel Burglar
by Mary Ellen Graham Wehrli; J. Lawrence Graham
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Pub Date Sep 12 2023 | Archive Date Oct 12 2023
Greenleaf Book Group | Greenleaf Book Group Press
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Description
In The Great Squirrel Burglar, authors Mary Ellen Graham Wehrli and J. Lawrence Graham present us with an engaging story and charming illustrations for children, parents, and grandparents that teach the importance of multigenerational relationships and the worthy (and delightful!) lessons we learn from family.
Alongside the “squirrely” characters of Grandpa Earl—aka the legendary Great Squirrel Burglar—and his “grandkit” Jack Boy, children and their families will go on a delightful journey to help Grandpa Earl solve the mystery of where he’s hidden his missing nuts and acorns. Joining Earl and his grandson are Carl the Cardinal, the fabulous feline Catrina, Spot the hound dog, Babbit the Rabbit, and more!
This captivating cast of wildlife friends adds color and fun to The Great Squirrel Burglar, which teaches children about the joy (and excitement!) that older generations can add to their families.
A Note From the Publisher
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Advance Praise
"The Great Squirrel Burglar invites kids to delve deeper into the fascinating histories of the older people in their own lives. Wehrli's dreamlike illustrations help bring this outdoorsy generational tale to life."
—Publishers Weekly Booklife
“A compelling story; ideal for grandparents to read to grandchildren. The art is delightful and carefully thought out. Children will love the humor, enjoy the critters, and warm to The Great Squirrel Burglar.”
—Jane L. Evanson, PhD, Professor Emerita, teacher, children’s literature, author, literary agent
"This charming book teaches about family relationships and the need to help others. I recommend it to parents, grandparents, and of course, children."
—Readers' Favorite
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9798886451184 |
| PRICE | $20.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Farah G, Reviewer
This book is about how young squirrel Jack Boy is desperate to go off and play with his friends, but is instead instructed by his mother to spend some time with his grandfather. Jack Boy is frustrated at the prospect, since Grandpa Earl is becoming forgetful, and spends much of his time asking people where he has hidden his acorns and nuts, because he can't remember!
But as Jack Boy's mother reminds him, when he and his sisters were tiny babies, it was his grandfather who helped to look after them and collected food for them. Now it is their turn to do some of the caregiving, because " that is how families work."
And in the process of following his grandfather around, and asking their various friends where the acorns might be, Jack Boy discovers something very interesting about his grandfather's past, something that makes him see Grandpa Earl in a different light...
This is a sweet story, with an important message. Valuing intergenerational relationships is an important part of learning to appreciate the circle of life, and the place each of us have within it. Simple watercolour illustrations complement the story well.
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