Most Popular Books by Melanie Watt

This book in the Scaredy Squirrel series shows our nutty hero making a friend. Scaredy finds that friendship is well worth the risks — and the risks are considerable!

A bug flies through an open door into a house, through a bathroom, across a kitchen and bedroom and into a living room ... where its entire life changes with the switch of a button. Sucked into the void of a vacuum bag, this one little bug moves through denial, bargaining, anger, despair and eventually acceptance -- the five stages of grief -- as it comes to terms with its fate. Will there be a light at the end of the tunnel? Will there be dust bunnies in the void? A funny, suspenseful and poignant look at the travails of a bug trapped in a vacuum.

Scaredy Squirrel is exactly the character children need today—a little bit anxious, a lot adorable, and totally lovable. They will laugh along in this picture book as Scaredy learns to brave the doctor for his regular check-up! Scaredy exercises, eats healthy foods, and stays very, very safe. But even healthy squirrels need to get a regular check up! Going to the vet can be scaaary, especially if you''re Scaredy. As young listeners see Scaredy face his fears in the silliest of ways, they gain perspective and courage, empowering them to tackle their own worries with a big smile.

Young readers love laughing away their worries with Scaredy Squirrel! This anxious little fella''s graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco. Being scared is nothing new to Scaredy Squirrel. But Halloween is on a whole other level. Talking to strangers? Haunted houses? CAVITIES?! No thank you. Luckily, with a little help from his friends, Scaredy can still have a good time...and maybe even get a little spooky!

The time is now for this anxious little guy: Meet Scaredy Squirrel in his brand-new graphic novel series! He''s funnier (and scared-ier) than ever, and perfect for readers of Narwhal and Jelly. Scaredy is happy to stay in his nut tree. Why would he ever leave? The outside is filled with dangers. Like aliens! And dust! And a certain fluffy bunny who likes to pop up! But things don''t always go as planned, even for a super-prepared squirrel. When he has to venture out of his tree and onto the ground, Scaredy panics and plays dead . . . but maybe the fluffy bunny''s not so scary after all? In a nutshell, Scaredy might just make a new friend, if he is brave enough. . . .

Young readers love laughing away their worries with Scaredy Squirrel! This anxious little fella''s graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco. Fa la la LOTS to do! Scaredy is getting ready for the holiday season! Sure, it is a lot for one squirrel to handle—the planning, the decorating, the wrapping, and, of course, being an outstanding host! Luckily, Scaredy has his friends to remind him of the greatest gift of all— celebrating with your loved ones!

A collection of five hilarious stories starring Scaredy Squirrel – everyone’s favorite worrywart! Scaredy Squirrel would rather stay safe and secure in his tree than risk venturing out into the great unknown. There are so many hazards out there! But every now and then, when he does take a brave step outside his comfort zone, unexpected – and exciting – things happen. And somehow, the exact thing he didn’t want to do turns out to be the best thing he’s ever done! Scaredy Squirrel fans will be delighted that there’s now a hardcover collection of these five bestselling stories: Scaredy Squirrel Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach Scaredy Squirrel at Night Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party

Young readers love laughing away their worries with Scaredy Squirrel! This anxious little fella''s new graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco. In this NUTTY ADVENTURE, Scaredy is in for a big surprise.... And Scaredy does NOT like surprises. He is a squirrel who likes a schedule, predictability, nothing unexpected. So, what’s inside the mysterious crate? Turns out it’s a POOL! Scaredy imagines sharks, eels, and algae! He prepares safety rules! Luckily his friends Ivy, Timber, and newcomer Rash are happy to remind him of another important rule...having fun!

The creator of the Scaredy Squirrel series returns with another one-of-a-kind character - a needy and impatient bunny. In a hilarious picture book that will resonate with anyone who’s ever been kept waiting, you, the reader, are put on the spot. Why? You’re late!

Scaredy Squirrel is exactly the squirrel your child needs--a little bit anxious, a lot adorable, and totally lovable. He likes the safety of his nut tree, but not so much the great outdoors. And he''s about to go . . . camping?! Scaredy Squirrel is cool with camping . . . as long as he can do it from his couch! Who wants to deal with mosquitos, dirt, and wild animals when he can experience nature on his brand-new TV? Except--uh-oh!--first he has to plug it in, which means LEAVING HIS TREE! Luckily, Scaredy''s always got a plan. And he doesn''t realize he might just explore the great outdoors along the way. As young listeners see Scaredy face his fears in the silliest of ways, they gain perspective and courage, empowering them to tackle their own worries with a big smile.

Funny and irreverent, this new picture book from the creator of Scaredy Squirrel teaches some very interesting animal facts and will have readers laughing the whole way through. We’ve all heard of capybaras, we all love capybaras, but how much do we know about them, really? Dive into this fact-packed picture book and uncover the secrets — some cute, some curious, some... not so much — of these lovable oversized rodents. For as fascinating as these animals are, there’s one extra-shocking fact that this capybara does NOT want you to know! Will the truth come out in the end?