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Merry Christmas, Squirrels! Hardcover – Picture Book, October 6, 2015

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4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 290 ratings
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Christmas will never be the same with this irresistible photographic story featuring wild squirrels in homemade miniature settings - wearing Christmas sweaters, building snowmen, and opening presents -- delighting readers and animal lovers of all ages!

Mr. Peanuts loves Christmas - but he loves it even more when he has a friend to share it with. When Cousin Squirrel invites him to spend the holidays together, Mr. Peanuts is in for a whirlwind of winter fun! Mr. Peanuts and Cousin Squirrel are the perfect holiday addition to every household. Featuring photographs of wild squirrels in handcrafted homemade miniature settings, this striking book is sure to surprise and delight young and old alike.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD530L
  6. Dimensions
    10 x 0.38 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    October 6, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    0316302570
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0316302579
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PreS-Gr 1—When Mr. Peanuts the squirrel receives an invitation to visit for Christmas from his cousin, he immediately packs his suitcase with plenty of hand-knitted Christmas sweaters, hops in his convertible, and zooms through the snow to Cousin Squirrel's house. The two squirrels enjoy a hazelnut latte, go sledding, and open presents—peanuts, of course. What raises this book above the pedestrian are the more than 25 carefully composed photographs, depicting real squirrels and tiny, squirrel-size props, many of them hand-made (teeny knit sweaters, teeny snowshoes made of twigs). VERDICT The sharply focused, detailed photos of a frisky-tailed, big-eyed squirrel nosing curiously about adorably small objects will captivate kids, even if the text is nothing special.—Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library

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"The sharply focused, detailed photos of a frisky-tailed, big-eyed squirrel nosing curiously about adorably small objects will captivate kids."―School Library Journal

"The whimsical details of the world Rose has created for her squirrels (a gingerbread train, nut-themed picture books for them to read before a roaring fire) are as amusing as in the previous book."―Publishers Weekly

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (October 6, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316302570
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316302579
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD530L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.38 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 290 ratings

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Nancy Rose lives near Halifax, Nova Scotia and is a retired high school Guidance Counsellor and Family Studies teacher. Nancy comes from a family of seven children where creativity was always encouraged and over the years she has pursued a variety of craft endeavors in her spare time. A love of photography, her interest in nature and wildlife, and a storage room full of fabrics, paint, clay and craft materials merged when she discovered the curiousity of the little American Red Squirrels who raided the bird feeders in her yard. By making miniature settings and squirrel size props, she has created numerous scenarios where the inquisitive squirrels find themselves in some rather human like poses as they search for peanuts hidden in the props. Her favourite squirrel, Mr. Peanuts, was the first to eat from her hand and came regularly to check out whatever Nancy put out on her deck rail. Her images spread all over the internet as viewers delighted in the cute scenarios Nancy creates with her miniature props. Today Mr. Peanut's offspring and cousins still visit daily and Nancy hopes that together they can continue to delight viewers for years to come.

Nancy's first children's book, the Secret Life of Squirrels, was released in October 2014 with a Canadian and an American version (notice the color of the mailbox on the cover) and three more followed, continuing the story of Mr. Peanuts, a most unusual squirrel, and his friends. After moving to a new home, Oakley the Squirrel (The Search for Z) became the star of Nancy's next board books, and his friends and cousins also star in a series of calendars by Workman Publishing. Several of Nancy's images are available in greeting cards from Galison and Palm Press as well as on a line of quilt fabrics from Clothworks.com. She continues to build her own props and take photos of the squirrels who are still happy to work for peanuts. :-)

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K Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book to read even if you're an adult who just loves squirrels.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
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This is the type of book that would definitely teach a child the appreciation of all living things and consideration for others not to mention a great Christmas tale.
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Olivia Stabler
5.0 out of 5 stars Cleverly Written, Real Photos Are Adorable
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018
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Every year I do a surprise Christmas book sack for my kids and I found this gem this year. I can't wait to read this one with them. The story is about Mr. Peanuts, a squirrel, who gets a letter from his cousin before Christmas and ventures to go see him and spend the holiday together. They make cookies, decorate the tree, read the "The Nut Before Christmas," and open Christmas presents.

Ordinary Christmas activities, but what makes this so magical and special are the real life photos of squirrels doing the activities! I was delighted to see Mr. Peanuts using a tiny snowblower to clear a path, riding a tiny car to drive to his cousin's, decorating the tree, reading tiny books, and opening presents. The photos are amazing and way better than any illustrations for the story could be. My kids will love it. The book also includes 6 tear out squirrel gift tags, which are so cute.

Also in the book is the story of how the author came up with the book idea, based on squirrels in her Canada backyard. It also tells how she creates her own props for the squirrels and how she watches them from afar to photograph them and prompts them to interact with the props by hiding peanuts in the props. This is such a clever book and a cool addition to our Christmas collection!
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David M.
5.0 out of 5 stars These are fun books to read your kids and grandkids, or any kid!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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Nancy Rose, Canadian author, grandmother and photographer has created a series of five books about squirrels you and your children or grandchildren will love. As you read the stories you'll be amazed at the pictures she's taken and the poses the squirrels are shown in. You'll have to find her website to read the backstory of how it all came about. Each story is very creative. The squirrel pictures are absolutely real, although you might think they're posed and each book is large so the pages are vivid and colorful.
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Elgon
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully clever book, amazing photos and sets.
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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I wanted to get a book for my grandson who just turned one year old. Yes, he's a little too young to take proper care of a book like this, but I figure grandpa can read to him and then add the book to his collection when he is a little older. This book's charm is the use of actual photos of squirrels in sets with props that the author/photographer designed with amazing detail. It shows a lot of talent and dedication to craft.

The story is well written and age-appropriate for small children who are naturally fascinated with squirrels. Having grown up in a place with a large wooded area behind my house, I often watched the squirrels playing in my backyard and was amused at their antics. This book brings back memories of those times. I heartily recommend it for parents or grandparents who share the wonder of reading with small children.
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Lori W
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023
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Bought this for the grandkids and it’s a hit! Cute story with nice pictures illustrations!
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G Ma
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series for littles!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2022
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My grandson loves squirrels. This series is well written. The stories are fun and squirrels become like people. I would recommend to everyone!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Now This Puts the Picture in Picture Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2015
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If you want a cheerful picture book with a Christmas theme it's pretty hard to go wrong with this book. The author has handcrafted detailed miniature scenes and then has photographed real live squirrels as characters in those scenes. The detailed crafted scenes are interesting and the squirrels are a hoot. The storyline isn't much, but of course that's not the point. The littlest grandkids recognize squirrels, (as opposed to, say, lemurs and wombats), and get a kick out of seeing them play-acting on these sets. The older kids get all of that too, but also appreciate the detail work involved in the stage dressing and the subtle jokes woven into the background, (peanut jokes and puns, and so on). So, depending on your little readers' moods, you can just be silly with the book, or you can pay attention to the story, or you can talk about how such a thing can be made. Lots more options, and reading play value, than just a picture book. This was a happy, random find.
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Grassshopper021
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series!
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016
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This is the second squirrel book I have purchased by Nancy Rose and it is so adorable. Myself, and my 6 year old, laugh so hard at these books. The squirrel pictures involve real squirrels and are hilarious! These books are an absolute delight. The pictures are gorgeous, hilarious, and have such bright colors. The reading level is not beginner level, yet young children can work their way through the book with some assistance. This is a must-own!
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Have-a-Havanese
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Christmas Gift
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2019
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Perfect Christmas gift for all my littles.
I ordered 5 from Amazon & wished I’d ordered more. Perfectly created scenes for squirrels to pose in & a catchy storyline make for an interesting read for young & old. The author is amazingly clever.
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Charlie Chaplin
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2017
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Fabulous Christmas gift for my granddaughter. I loved it, she loved it. Beautifully illustrated - a real joy to give.
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Cher Richards
5.0 out of 5 stars Love these books
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2020
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I love al squirrels life books and have given them to other people and have shown to many others for purchase
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TerryS
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2017
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Lovely story and very cute pics
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Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - for all ages
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2017
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I bought this book for my wife as we feed and love the squirrels that come to our back yard. We enjoy seeing them running around and having a great day. If you love wild life and squirrels, no matter what age, then you will love this very enjoyable book. Every page has pictures of real squirrels set in very unique and enjoyable settings.
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