When you see that Matthew Cordell has a new book coming out next February and it's about a squirrel who has fears - and also who has bravery tucked inside her- you know life is good. Can't wait to meet Evergreen!- Barb Langridge
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A picture book by Caldecott medal winner Matt Cordell about a timid squirrel who makes a brave journey to help a relative who is ill.
Evergreen the squirrel is afraid of many things: thunder, hawks, and the dark paths of Buckthorn Forest. But when her mother tasks Evergreen with delivering soup to her sick Granny Oak, the little squirrel must face her fears and make the journey.
Along the way, Evergreen is met by other forest dwellers – some want to help her, but some want her mother’s delicious soup! It’s up to Evergreen to stay the course, and those who help her will surprise and delight young readers.
Using an art style reminiscent of the work of William Steig and Arnold Lobel, Matthew Cordell creates a classic tale of bravery and love.---from the publisher
48 pages 978-1250317179 Ages 3-7
Keywords: squirrel, fears, bravery, grandmother, love, 3 year old, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old
