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The Squirrels Who Squabbled

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The Squirrels Who Squabbled by Rachel Bright is a delightful children's story about two squirrels, Cyril and Bruce, who both set their sights on the very last pine nut of the season. As they try to outwit each other in a frantic race, they discover the importance of sharing and friendship. The book is charmingly illustrated, delivering an entertaining and heartwarming tale for young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate a heartwarming tale of friendship and the joys of sharing. Accompanied by vibrant illustrations, it beautifully captures the antics and adventures of woodland creatures, offering young readers both humour and a gentle moral lesson.

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The Squirrels Who Squabbled

Two greedy squirrels learn to share, in this hilarious rhyming adventure from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. Perfect for competitive friends and sibling rivals!

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Two greedy squirrels learn to share, in this hilarious rhyming adventure from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.

Greedy squirrels Cyril and Bruce both have their sights on a very special prize: THE VERY LAST NUT OF THE SEASON! As the nut bounces crazily through the forest, the squirrels race after it, between the trees, over boulders, down the river and - ARGH! - right to the edge of a waterfall! Working together might be the only way to save themselves now ...

A laugh-out-loud tale about friendship and sharing. Perfect for competitive friends and sibling rivals!

'A charming story about sharing and friendship.' Parents in Touch

'Reminiscent of Julia Donaldson.' The Sun

'Delightful to read again and again.' The Bookbag

'A truly delightful tale.' The School Librarian.

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The Squirrels Who Squabbled is praised for its engaging rhyming text and beautiful illustrations that capture the spirit of the forest, making it a delightful read for pre-schoolers. The narrative is compared to the works of Julia Donaldson, known for its charm and moral lesson on sharing and friendship. With its vibrant and autumnal illustrations by Jim Field, the book is noted as enjoyable and with repeatable appeal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408340479

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jim Field
  • Illustrated by Jim Field

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Rachel Bright (Author)

Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional thinker of happy thoughts. She has written many bestselling books for children, including Love Monster, The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could - winner of the Evening Standard Oscar's Book Prize and the Sainsbury's Book Award. Her books have been translated into 40 languages and have sold over 2 million copies worldwide. She is also the creator of award-winning stationery and homewares range, The Brightside. Rachel lives on a farm near the seaside, with her partner and their two young daughters.

Jim Field (Illustrator)

Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director. He has illustrated many bestselling children's books, including Oi Frog! (written by Kes Gray) and The Lion Inside (written by Rachel Bright). Jim is also the illustrator of the Rabbit and Bear series, J.K. Rowling's The Christmas Pig and his debut author-illustrator bilingual picture book, Monsieur Roscoe on Holiday. He lives near Paris with his wife and daughter.

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