I love Scaredy Squirrel. I don't think I could love this series more, it's just so freakin' adorable! In this adventure, Scaredy decides he would prefer to watch camping on t.v. rather than actually do it, thank you very much, but he runs into a problem: he needs an electrical outlet to plug the t.v. into. He packs his survival items (tomato juice, bag of cement, a really long extension cord, etc), puts on his outdoor gear (no zippers allowed!), and sets off to the outlet at the other side of the nearby campsite (after some warm-ups and practice runs, of course). After being startled by a penguin (!), Scaredy plays dead for a couple of hours, and ends up enjoying a fun night of camping, realizing that the outdoors are meant to be enjoyed in person. Still, the extension cord does have its uses...
The story is super cute, and the illustrations are so much fun! As someone who also over-prepares for outings, I feel a real kinship with Scaredy, and I think many kids will feel that too. Sometimes things that seem scary turn out to be a lot of fun, if you just pay attention to what's going on around you (a good lesson for anyone).

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A solid 4 stars.
Although things were resolved rather fast, it was still a enjoyable read. Like younger me would have, I loved the planning that he does and all the tips and tricks, and of course, I loved the way it ended. (This is not meant for my age group, but I still enjoyed it :))

In true wacky Scaredy Squirrel fashion, this book made my little nieces - and I - squeal in laughter and delight. Bright and colourful pages - with lots of fun all around! We can't wait to add this one to our collection! Thanks to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the e-ARC.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the digital advance reading copy of this book.

This would be a good book to read to children that have never had the pleasure of camping and may be afraid of the unknown. Scaredy Squirrel does a good job of explaining all of the things that could keep you from camping as well as all the exciting things that can happen when you actually go camping.

Another great addition to the scaredy squirrel books. Sometimes you can’t beat keeping close to home!

Scaredy Squirrel is very much a stay-inside kind of dude. Inside, things are safe. There aren't bugs, zippers, or skunks inside where it's safe. Unfortunately, to be able to watch his tv, he must venture into the great outdoors in order to plug it in! Scaredy Squirrel devises a plan to get the tv plugged in, but of course nothing goes as planned, and he must confront his anxieties that not everything ever goes as planned.

Scaredy Squirrel tales are fantastic because they might be a little bit silly and overdramatic, but they teach even the most anxious of kids that it's ok to be a little bit scared! Plus Mélanie Watt's illustrations are simple, yet hilarious and perfectly demonstrate Scaredy Squirrel's insecurities and elaborate plans.

5 stars!

Scaredy Squirrel is a classic. It is always a pleasure to read these aloud and I may just need to sit my now 16 and 19 year old "children' to share Scaredy's newest adventure with them. It will bring back all the good memories.