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panda_incognito's review against another edition
3.0
We did a squirrel-themed storytime at the library this week, and our book options were limited and lackluster. I remembered this book from years ago and requested it, and I enjoyed reading it for my three storytimes. I paper-clipped the monochrome prison illustrations together, since they seemed like a bit much for storytime, and the book worked just fine without them. Most of the kids and parents seemed to think the story was funny, and I gave side commentary whenever I thought it would help the younger ones follow along.
renee_conoulty's review against another edition
4.0
**Interview with my 3 year old**
Me: Did you like the story?
Her: Yes.
Me: What was your favourite bit?
Her: The moon and the teeny tiny toilet for the mouses.
**Interview with me 5 year old**
Me: Did you like the story?
Him: Yes.
Me: What was your favourite bit?
Him: The moon getting flung into the sky.
Mr Squirrel and the Moon is a beautifully illustrated picture book for children. Some pages are just illustrations that tell the story on their own. A fun story about a squirrel who mistakes a wheel of cheese for the moon.
I received this book free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Me: Did you like the story?
Her: Yes.
Me: What was your favourite bit?
Her: The moon and the teeny tiny toilet for the mouses.
**Interview with me 5 year old**
Me: Did you like the story?
Him: Yes.
Me: What was your favourite bit?
Him: The moon getting flung into the sky.
Mr Squirrel and the Moon is a beautifully illustrated picture book for children. Some pages are just illustrations that tell the story on their own. A fun story about a squirrel who mistakes a wheel of cheese for the moon.
I received this book free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
kittykult's review against another edition
5.0
I received a free digital ARC from NetGalley.
The story follows woodland animals who wake to find the moon has been stolen and placed in their hands! As they attempt to return the moon, their antics and fumbles make for a hilarious tale. The book is marked by absolutely wonderful detailed illustrations with small touches of color, and the art is capable of telling the story by itself. This makes for a great bedtime story that children will beg to have read to them again and again!
The story follows woodland animals who wake to find the moon has been stolen and placed in their hands! As they attempt to return the moon, their antics and fumbles make for a hilarious tale. The book is marked by absolutely wonderful detailed illustrations with small touches of color, and the art is capable of telling the story by itself. This makes for a great bedtime story that children will beg to have read to them again and again!
corncobwebs's review against another edition
Popularity/appeal rating: 5
Quality rating: 5
In a one-sentence nutshell:
I love, love, loved this book. Astute readers will notice that, on the endpapers, a rogue wheel of cheese rolls away - and this is the "moon" that gets lodged in Mr. Squirrel's tree. My very favorite illustrations were the ones where Mr. Squirrel pictures himself in jail (for stealing the moon) alongside a hardened criminal working on his embroidery. As more animals get involved in trying to return the moon, Mr. Squirrel's fantasy expands to include his accomplices - all clad in tiny prison jumpsuits. Definitely one of my favorite picture books I've read so far in 2015!!
Quality rating: 5
In a one-sentence nutshell:
I love, love, loved this book. Astute readers will notice that, on the endpapers, a rogue wheel of cheese rolls away - and this is the "moon" that gets lodged in Mr. Squirrel's tree. My very favorite illustrations were the ones where Mr. Squirrel pictures himself in jail (for stealing the moon) alongside a hardened criminal working on his embroidery. As more animals get involved in trying to return the moon, Mr. Squirrel's fantasy expands to include his accomplices - all clad in tiny prison jumpsuits. Definitely one of my favorite picture books I've read so far in 2015!!
wordnerd153's review against another edition
3.0
One of the quirkiest picture books I've read. Kids will either adore it's unusual illustrative style and narrative or come away feeling a tad confused.
achenaille's review against another edition
5.0
ADORABLE. Squirrel wakes up because moon is stuck in his tree- but he didn't steal it! How will he ever get it back to the sky? Some friends end up getting involved and they are all worried about prison. By the time they get it free and back to the sky it doesn't look quite the same, but they are sure it will get better in time.
newt_'s review against another edition
5.0
After being proven wrong about my initial judgment for "It's Springtime, Mr. Squirrel", I gave this book a chance--and boy-howdy am I glad I did so. Sebastian Meschenmoser keeps with his theme of the absurd as he tells the story of Mr Squirrel's adventure to return the moon before someone thinks he stole it. Complete with illustrations in Meschenmoser's unforgettable style, this story was definitely worth the read. This is absurdity done right!