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johnnymacaroni's review against another edition
3.0
It's quirky for sure-and I usually like quirky. The illustrations are intriguing...what I like is the color scheme of mostly sepia tone and then the big, bright yellow "moon". But the jail scenes are kind of creepy to me.
lannthacker's review against another edition
3.0
Not great for preschool storytime but perhaps school age children? I love Meschenmoser's style and how literal his characters are. Perfectly like children.
t_neoma's review against another edition
5.0
Me. Squirrel and his adventures are so adorable. These simple hand-drawn illustrations are so expressive, that you can almost see the movement of the creatures. This book is such a great balance of fantastic illustrations that lend humor and expression to an already great story. (We laugh out loud everytime we re-read!) But it isn't obnoxious funny like those other kid books (you know the type). This story is seriously cute! We love all of Sebastian Meschenmoser's books!
amibunk's review against another edition
4.0
Charmingly illustrated (the prison scenes are my particular favorites), this story was whimsically humorous. My eight year old didn't love it, but I chalk that up to her insisting that all humor be slapstick and neon lights right now. Once she's out of this phase (I refuse to entertain the idea this is not just a fleeting stage), I'm sure she'd appreciate it more.
awebster92's review against another edition
4.0
My son enjoyed it. He loved the goat getting stuck to the tree. I thought it was pretty cute.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
briauna_a's review against another edition
Meschenmoser, S. (2015). Mr. Squirrel and the Moon. New York, NY: NorthSouth Books.
Mr. Squirrel is shocked to find the Moon on his branch and doesn’t know what to do. He and the fellow forest animals try different ways to put the Moon back where it belongs before someone thinks they stole it.
I would have students write a short story on how the Moon ended up on Mr. Squirrel’s branch.
Mr. Squirrel is shocked to find the Moon on his branch and doesn’t know what to do. He and the fellow forest animals try different ways to put the Moon back where it belongs before someone thinks they stole it.
I would have students write a short story on how the Moon ended up on Mr. Squirrel’s branch.
wanderaven's review against another edition
3.0
When NorthSouth Books made Mr. Squirrel available for early review, I didn't hesitate to take them up on the offer. Without even checking up on Mr. Meschenmoser, I could tell just by the illustration on the cover that it was the same creator as Waiting for Winter, a children's book I read five years ago and just adored. With Waiting, it was both the story and the illustrations that drew me in.
With Mr. Squirrel, it was the illustrations that gave the book its strongest thread and kept me reading.
The story is fun, and clever. Mr. Squirrel wakes up one morning to find the moon has settled on the branch that is the front path to his door. There's a couple layers of moon-related puns here; the "moon" (don't worry, this isn't much of a spoiler, as it happens on the very first page) is actually a large wheel of cheese, but Mr. Squirrel and his friends don't understand that. Mr. Squirrel is primarily worried about being jailed if someone happens to come along and think he stole the moon, so he just wants to get the evidence off his furry little paws.
Mr. Squirrel and the Moon will be published on January 1st, 2015.
With Mr. Squirrel, it was the illustrations that gave the book its strongest thread and kept me reading.
The story is fun, and clever. Mr. Squirrel wakes up one morning to find the moon has settled on the branch that is the front path to his door. There's a couple layers of moon-related puns here; the "moon" (don't worry, this isn't much of a spoiler, as it happens on the very first page) is actually a large wheel of cheese, but Mr. Squirrel and his friends don't understand that. Mr. Squirrel is primarily worried about being jailed if someone happens to come along and think he stole the moon, so he just wants to get the evidence off his furry little paws.
Mr. Squirrel and the Moon will be published on January 1st, 2015.
turrean's review against another edition
3.0
Quirky retelling of the "I think this cheese is the moon!" story found in a number of folktales. The illustrations are funny and endearing. Poor Mr. Squirrel is definitely a cousin of [b: Scaredy Squirrel|562763|Scaredy Squirrel (Scaredy Squirrel)|Mélanie Watt|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1349042012s/562763.jpg|549907]; the story "pauses" at several points while he imagines life in prison after being found guilty of stealing the moon. His imagination provides lots of details, right down to the little Mr. Squirrel-sized toilet in the cell. Younger readers may be amused by Mr. Squirrel's confusion over lunar-look-alike cheeses; adult readers better be ready for discussions of the bathroom arrangements in prisons.
dscholl's review against another edition
5.0
1. Winter 2015 Top Ten IndieNext Pick
2. Kindergarten-Grade 2
3. This imaginative book tells the story of Mr. Squirrel, who wakes one morning to find the moon outside his home. He fears others will suspect him of stealing the moon. In conjunction with friends, he runs into all sorts of trouble with the moon, and eventually puts it back in the sky.
4. This hysterical book features a runaway imagination of Mr. Squirrel, who thinks he and his friends will end up in prison for stealing the moon (even though they only found it). With teamwork they manage to get the moon back in the sky, with some silly hiccups along the way.
5. This is a great story to demonstrate teamwork and friendship with students. Mr. Squirrel and his friends all worked together. It is also great for read aloud, and for students to discuss what might happen next, at each turn of events.
2. Kindergarten-Grade 2
3. This imaginative book tells the story of Mr. Squirrel, who wakes one morning to find the moon outside his home. He fears others will suspect him of stealing the moon. In conjunction with friends, he runs into all sorts of trouble with the moon, and eventually puts it back in the sky.
4. This hysterical book features a runaway imagination of Mr. Squirrel, who thinks he and his friends will end up in prison for stealing the moon (even though they only found it). With teamwork they manage to get the moon back in the sky, with some silly hiccups along the way.
5. This is a great story to demonstrate teamwork and friendship with students. Mr. Squirrel and his friends all worked together. It is also great for read aloud, and for students to discuss what might happen next, at each turn of events.