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Squishy McFluff #3
Squishy McFluff: Meets Mad Nana Dot
Oh yippee! Young Ava is very excited
To see Nana Dot (who's rather short-sighted).
Nan's fun! And she's funny!
And if that's not enough,
Can Ava's Mad Nana SEE Squishy McFluff?
Ava and Squishy are up to their normal no-good when Dad whisks them off to Nana Dot's - Mum's got to go to the hospital to bring back Ava a baby sister! But Mad Nana Dot's lost her glasses so can't SEE Squishy McFluff . . . and a trip to the hairdresser's, the post office, the fishmonger all end in adorable disaster.
Told in full colour throughout, this is the perfect stepping stone from picture books to older fiction.
To see Nana Dot (who's rather short-sighted).
Nan's fun! And she's funny!
And if that's not enough,
Can Ava's Mad Nana SEE Squishy McFluff?
Ava and Squishy are up to their normal no-good when Dad whisks them off to Nana Dot's - Mum's got to go to the hospital to bring back Ava a baby sister! But Mad Nana Dot's lost her glasses so can't SEE Squishy McFluff . . . and a trip to the hairdresser's, the post office, the fishmonger all end in adorable disaster.
Told in full colour throughout, this is the perfect stepping stone from picture books to older fiction.
- GenresChapter BooksAnimals
80 pages, Paperback
First published February 5, 2015
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About the author
Pip Jones
76 books38 followersPip was born in Cheltenham, UK, where she spent her childhood gobbling up books and dreaming about being an author herself. At the age of 19, she began a career in journalism, writing and editing for local and national newspapers and magazines. After the births of her daughters, Pip began writing for parenting magazines and websites. In 2012, she won the inaugural Greenhouse Funny Prize, with a series of stories about Squishy McFluff: The Invisible Cat, who Pip had based on her elder daughter's 'real' imaginary kitten. The first book in the series was published by Faber Children's in 2014. Pip's first picture book, Daddy's Sandwich, was published by Faber Children's in May 2015 and was shortlisted in the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards Picture Book category in the same year. Pip continues to write the Squishy McFluff series, and a raft of new titles are planned in the coming three years, including three further picture books, and a new young reader series. Watch this space!
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August 26, 2022
So funny and adorable. I especially like how Nana Dot got her name!
October 12, 2019
Very enjoyable and funny! Illustrations are very good!
September 26, 2020
Ava and Squishy McFluff are back at their mischievous best again in a delightful read for emerging readers.
Ava and Squishy McFluff have had a wonderful summer together, playing, building, climbing and jumping. Just when Dad needs Squishy to not be invisible, Ava really can’t see him. When Squishy quickly reappears, he and Ava are whisked off to Mad Nana Dot’s for a sleepover as Ava’s mum is going to hospital to a have a baby.
Unfortunately, Mad Nana Dot is not aware of her extra house guest and the fact that she has lost her glasses is not helping her see Squishy McFluff. A trip out with Nana sees the duo causing colourful mischief at the hairdressers, an accident at the post box and confusing a fishmonger! Mischief and mayhem follow Ava and Squishy wherever they go.
This is another delightful addition to the Squishy McFluff series. It is full of warmth, heart and plenty of humour. The text is easily accessible to younger readers and the rhyming phrasing makes for a great read-a-loud as long as you can do it without laughing! The story is illustrated by Ella Okstad and she has produced charming and cute drawings using a limited colour palette (shades of greens and red).
Squishy McFluff is a perfect read for children who are in need of a read that has more text than a picture book whilst still maintaining all the appeal of a picture book with illustrations on almost every page. The inclusion of chapters definitely make it feel like a more grown-up read which I’m sure young children will delight in.
A read that is brilliant fun and a must read for any child who has ever had an imaginary friend. Recommended for 5+.
Ava and Squishy McFluff have had a wonderful summer together, playing, building, climbing and jumping. Just when Dad needs Squishy to not be invisible, Ava really can’t see him. When Squishy quickly reappears, he and Ava are whisked off to Mad Nana Dot’s for a sleepover as Ava’s mum is going to hospital to a have a baby.
Unfortunately, Mad Nana Dot is not aware of her extra house guest and the fact that she has lost her glasses is not helping her see Squishy McFluff. A trip out with Nana sees the duo causing colourful mischief at the hairdressers, an accident at the post box and confusing a fishmonger! Mischief and mayhem follow Ava and Squishy wherever they go.
This is another delightful addition to the Squishy McFluff series. It is full of warmth, heart and plenty of humour. The text is easily accessible to younger readers and the rhyming phrasing makes for a great read-a-loud as long as you can do it without laughing! The story is illustrated by Ella Okstad and she has produced charming and cute drawings using a limited colour palette (shades of greens and red).
Squishy McFluff is a perfect read for children who are in need of a read that has more text than a picture book whilst still maintaining all the appeal of a picture book with illustrations on almost every page. The inclusion of chapters definitely make it feel like a more grown-up read which I’m sure young children will delight in.
A read that is brilliant fun and a must read for any child who has ever had an imaginary friend. Recommended for 5+.
March 30, 2018
Squishy McFluff and Ava go to spend the night with Nana Dot, who has lost her glasses and thinks Squishy is a real cat.
This is my favorite Squishy McFluff yet. I would say skip #2, and just jump to this one. Their antics work out ok instead of creating horrible trouble (for the most part), and Ava finally shows a little bit of conscience. And Nana Dot is a hoot. Her response to the green hair versus her hairdresser's is hilarious. Ava gets a new little sibling in this one, which is a relatable experience for kids in the target age group. As always, the rhyming is impressive to go on through the whole book, and makes this a good read aloud choice.
This is my favorite Squishy McFluff yet. I would say skip #2, and just jump to this one. Their antics work out ok instead of creating horrible trouble (for the most part), and Ava finally shows a little bit of conscience. And Nana Dot is a hoot. Her response to the green hair versus her hairdresser's is hilarious. Ava gets a new little sibling in this one, which is a relatable experience for kids in the target age group. As always, the rhyming is impressive to go on through the whole book, and makes this a good read aloud choice.
March 31, 2021
Miss 6 continues to enjoy Squishy's adventures and loved the idea of Ava getting a baby sibling.
Miss 6 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
Miss 6 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
April 11, 2018
Ava and Squishy McFluff get to visit Nana Dot while her mother goes to the hospital to have a baby. What do you know? Mad Nana Dot is crazy enough to see an invisible cat. Very funny.
March 16, 2019
Another funny read
March 8, 2022
My favorite of the 3.
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May 4, 2023yes, I read a kids French book to try & improve my vocabulary & reading skills.
July 9, 2023
5/5⭐️
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