Erroll - Hardcover

Erroll is the second picture book by Hannah Shaw, who received a Publishers Weekly starred review for her debut, Sneaky Weasel. She lives in Cherington, England. Visit her online at www.hannahshawillustrator.co.uk.

Kindergarten-Grade 1—In this fanciful saga, young Bob finds a mischievous squirrel packed inside his bag of NuttiNutts snacks. Pandemonium ensues when he lets the hyperactive critter roam inside the house. The boy's mother is not amused by Erroll's antics (jumping on the couch, tipping over the potted plant) and insists that they drive him back to the forest to live with his squirrel pals. Children will enjoy poring over the brightly colored, busy cartoon illustrations, which feature everything nut-related. On one page readers can study a convoluted factory set-up that shows how Bob imagines Erroll got into the snack pack. Unfortunately, the lighthearted conclusion showing the boy with a box of Chewy Crunchy Monkey Munchy cereal implies a final joke that may only be considered clever and funny during the initial reading. Additional—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
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