This timely tale of teamwork, friendship, and patience is perfect for any goal-driven young reader getting ready to go back to school!-- "Barnes & Noble Kids, "July's Best New Picture Books""
Hudson's story will be perfect for a preschool storytime about friendship, kindness, working together, or a lesson in being a gracious loser in games. Illustrations are chock-full of clever details and funny touches. . . .A simple, heart-warming friendship story paired with beautiful autumn illustrations worthy of pouring over with a little reader.-- "PSLA Teaching and Learning - Literature Review"
Tension builds until the satisfying resolution. The watercolor-and-ink illustrations showcase both the struggles of the cartoon-like creatures and the beauty of the autumnal forest. This delightful story about a hypercompetitive little squirrel delivers a great message in an exciting way. A prize.-- "Booklist"
The cadre of compassionate forest critters from A Loud Winter's Nap (2017) returns to prove that teamwork beats going it alone. . . .Set against a rich autumnal backdrop, pumpkin pie, candied apples, and warm woolen scarves pop. Plus, it's hard to imagine any funnier representation of a beaver squeezing through oaken knotholes than this. . . .Come for the cacophony of color and the slapstick...-- "Kirkus Reviews"
What a fantastic book about putting your friends and their feelings FIRST.....instead of having to always win and be first. This is a skill all kids need to work on and be aware of. . . .This is the PERFECT book on competitiveness and teamwork. I highly recommend!-- "Books That Heal"