Ol' Mama Squirrel

This is so funny, I literally laughed out loud. Again!! David Ezra Stein did it again.......more

Stein’s latest picture book is an uproarious read aloud and will be a welcome addition to any storytime. Mama Squirrel knows that all sorts of creatures want to eat her baby squirrels, but she won’t let that happen. She scolds all sorts of creatures away with her fierce “Chook, chook, chook!” Cats,......more

A fun story of a tough mama who fearlessly defends her babies from threats real and imagined--and shows that the small can conquer the mighty with a little diligence and imagination. It's a funny book with good narrative structure. The repetition of story elements is perfect for children and helps t......more

What a fun read aloud! Mama Squirrel is super protective of her baby squirrels and she scares off every type of predator you can imagine with her warning call of "Chook! Chook! Chook!" Her biggest match is a grizzly bear, but she enlists the help of nearby squirrels to put him in his place. Illustrat......more

Mama squirrel is intent on protecting her babies from predators such as people, kites, and bears. When my husband first read the part where Mama squirrel scolds, " CHOOK CHOOK CHOOK," our eight-month-old son giggled and giggled. This is a perfect story time book.......more