Aw, Nuts!

by Rob McClurkan

Squirrel loves acorns.

When he spots the perfect one, he must have it! But it bounces away. . . .So he jumps into a taxi, but the taxi runs out of gas.Aw, nuts!He bounces on a pogo stick, but he falls into a hole.Aw, nuts!Will Squirrel be able to catch up to the most delicious acorn ever?

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Storytime, Childrens, Humor, Food, Adventure

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 26, 2014

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a race to catch that most delicious acorn that falls from the tree for this young squirrel. In an adventure that takes him all the way to Bucksnort, Tennessee, Neo watched this squirrel keep his focus until the task was complete. A cute story that all can enjoy!

[Margaret Chind · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable illustrations and a fast paced plot keep this silly squirrel jumping. Reminiscent of the 'Ice Age' squirrel. Kids will beg for this book on repeat and I'm sure it will make a great choice for sequencing and prediction activities.

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[Michele Knott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Young kids are really going to like the antics of squirrel in his quest to have the perfect acorn!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really funny because of the repetition and zany actions of the main character. Great for ECE and early elementary read alouds!

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story for a read aloud. Elliott loved repeating the "AW, Nuts!!" parts. Thank you Harper for the review copy!

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Silly squirrel is never satisfied with how many nuts he has. I agree with another review who says tht this is a perfect read aloud book for the pre or new reader. This is just an adorable story.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reminds me of Fortunately, Unfortunately!

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Squirrel is nuts for acorns.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun & silly! This squirrel is nuts about acorns.

[Ardie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read-aloud for story time. It's fun to hear all the children pick up on the "aw, nuts" phrase.

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute read. While reading this is reminded of scrat from Ice Age. He was so close to reaching what he wanted and everything kept keeping him away from it. Then we go on a chase to get it.

[Beverly Swanson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great storytime book!

[Isabella Santana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aw, Nuts! by Rob McClurkan is a really good book. It is one of my favorites. I love this book because squirrel likes acorns so much that he gets himself into a bit of trouble. Squirrel finds the best acorn ever, but then he loses it. So he has to go on an adventure to get his acorn back. He takes a taxi, he rides a pogo stick, he rides in a delivery van, he gets caught on a dog chasing its own tail, he rides a leaky boat, and a horse that kicks him off. Squirrel does whatever it takes to find his acorn. I really like this book because it has a lot of big words you can shout out loud, like BOING, SPLAT, POP, and AW, NUTS! I think kids should read this book because it teaches kids to be careful and to be happy with what you have. It's also fun to read the loud words with your parents.

[Terry]

Parent Perspective: Young readers - especially toddlers and preschoolers - are likely to think this is the funniest story ever written. It has adventure, an adorable squirrel, great action sounds, and just the right amount of silliness for their funny bones. And yes, even this adult laughed out loud a couple of times.

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[Mary Uhles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just when he thinks he has it that nut is just slips riiiiiggghhhht out of reach. This book is a fun romp for fans of the Ice Age squirrel and Wile E. Coyote (although fewer anvils here.) Colorful illustrations will keep readers turning the pages and rooting for our hero to get his perfect snack till the very end.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son had so much fun reading this funny book about a little squirrel who is trying to get a hold of the most delicious-looking acorn ever, but he keeps falling into mishaps along the way....aw, nuts. Its very cute!

[Mosley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kids will "Go Nuts!" over this funny story

[Liz Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of fun!

[Michelle Gray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Themes: squirrrels

[Katy Jean Vance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tee hee :) It’s a cute one. It reminds me of Fortunately, the Milk, but for much younger kids.

[Madison LibraryBookFamily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book for starting a discussion on FoMO and maximizers.

[Gwen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Man, that squirrel has some rough luck.

[Kristen Dutkiewicz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Silly squirrel just has to have that ONE nut!

[Jnase1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute read!

[Colorado Buck · Rating 4 out of 5]

used it for a fall storytime. cute story - he chases his nuts and there is repetition, there is action, there is a good lesson, be happy with what you have. fun.

[BreAnna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very reminiscent of Remy Charlip's "Fortunately." The kids loved chiming in whenever we say, "Aw, nuts!"

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced race to trap his favorite nut. Cute illustrations. Funny mishaps. A fun read or read aloud.

[IfCatsCouldRead · Rating 4 out of 5]

Class really liked this book. They enjoyed the reprise "Aw, Nuts" throughout the book, giggling the whole time.

[Meagan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has the spirit of a 90s cartoon- the plot involves a greedy squirrel chasing after the perfect nut and in the process having quite the adventure.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Silly tale of a Squirrel who loves acorns and while storing some in his tree, he spots what he considers the most perfect acorn he's ever seen. When the acorn rolls away, Squirrel is determined to have it, no matter where the chase takes him.