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Those Darn Squirrels!

by Adam Rubin

Bird feeders, backyard rivalry, and a change of heart

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Bird feeders, backyard rivalry, and a change of heart

Old Man Fookwire’s backyard bird-feeding project becomes a contest when local squirrels discover the seeds and berries meant for his feathered visitors. The comic conflict brings together three elements: an older man’s fondness for painting birds, the squirrels’ raids on the feeders, and the birds’ seasonal departure. The story then turns toward the squirrels’ plan to charm Fookwire, giving the rivalry a warm-hearted resolution. Its backyard scale and clear, humorous setup make the book a picture-book tale about animals, annoyance, and connection.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in humorous picture books
  • Families seeking a read-aloud story featuring birds and squirrels
  • Readers who enjoy stories about unlikely connections

Themes

HumorBirds and backyard wildlifeRivalry and connectionLoneliness and companionship

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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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