Squirrels! This is Not a Book about Dinosaurs

Squirrel is here to tell readers all about his favorite topic: squirrels! He has a whole book that is just about squirrels. Until, that is, a dinosaur wanders into Squirrel’s book and tries to hijack the story. The dinosaur is convinced (and quite convincing) that kids are simply much more interested in dinosaurs because, he says, squirrels are boring.

But Squirrel holds his ground and starts passing along some great information like that there are two hundred and sixty two species of squirrels on Earth and that they come in many different colors: gray, black, red, and even striped. But the dinosaur keeps interrupting. He still seems to think squirrels are boring. Can Squirrel get control of his book back from this annoying dinosaur?

Author Melina Schoenborn has a great sense of humor and a child-like voice. This book is just plain silly, and kids love silly. With this one, they learn some fun facts along with the silly. Wonderful cartoon-like illustrations in bright colors pepper every page and support every bit of the story. This delightful book will give kids lots of giggles and teach them some things at the same time. It’s a real winner.