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Those Darn Squirrels!

by Adam Rubin

A backyard contest between birds, squirrels, and one grumpy painter

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A backyard contest between birds, squirrels, and one grumpy painter

Old Man Fookwire’s bird feeders set off a comic contest with the squirrels who want the same seeds and berries. The backyard rivalry grows as he tries to keep the birds around, while the birds follow their usual winter migration. The story’s humor comes from the clash between Fookwire’s plans and the squirrels’ antics, building toward a plan that wins over the grumpy old man. With birds, feeders, and backyard mischief at its center, the book brings together themes of companionship, seasonal change, and unexpected connection.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children who enjoy humorous picture-book stories
  • Families looking for a read-aloud about animals and backyard antics
  • Children interested in birds, squirrels, and seasonal change

Themes

HumorCompanionshipSeasonal changeUnexpected connection

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Book overview

From the bestselling creators of Dragons Love Tacos comes the story of what happens when a grumpy old man and some mischievous squirrels match wits--with hilarious results.Little ones and grown-ups will giggle through multiple reads of Those Darn Squirrels!

Old Man Fookwire is a grump. The only thing he likes to do is paint pictures of the 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 bird feeders filled with seeds and berries. Unfortunately, the squirrels like the treats, too, and make a daring raid on the feeders. The conflict escalates--until the birds depart (as usual), and the squirrels come up with a plan that completely charms the old grump.

The three funny picture books in this series from Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri:

    Those Darn SquirrelsThose Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next DoorThose Darn Squirrels Fly South
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