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Fenske's Squirrels #1
We Need More Nuts!
Go nuts for nuts with two silly squirrels in this giggle-inducing counting book from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author and illustrator!Kids will laugh while learning their numbers with this rhyming leveled reader. From the very beginning the smaller of the squirrels, certain that they need more nuts, tosses each one into the bigger animal's mouth. The hilarity increases as his mouth bulges, and the squirrels discover that sometimes there can be too much of a good thing!Jonathan Fenske's comic-like illustration style and clever easy-to-read text make this counting book a must-have for every young reader's bookshelf.
33 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 26, 2017
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Jonathan Fenske
57 books37 followersJonathan Fenske is the author and illustrator of the leveled readers Woodward and McTwee, Love Is in the Air, Guppy Up!, and A Pig, a Fox, and a Box, which was a 2016 Geisel Honor book. He is also the author of two picture books, Barnacle Is Bored and its follow-up, Plankton Is Pushy. Jonathan lives in South Carolina with his family.
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April 7, 2018
Neo was at the helm to read this book about two greedy squirrels. When they come across a pile of nuts, it's time to count them to see how many they can take. However, four does not seem to be enough and soon eight seems too insubstantial. Before long, they are searching and piling tons more, all in an effort to maximize their take home. Enough is enough... but does it come before greed overtakes them both? Neo keeps impressing me with his reading and I am happy to see how committed he is to getting each word read correctly.
November 8, 2017
My niece read this to me. It's basically a counting book with squirrels. She was very proud she could read it to me.
The art is ok. She thought it was very funny at the end.
Not much to this one. Something they can read.
The art is ok. She thought it was very funny at the end.
Not much to this one. Something they can read.
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June 8, 2019I love listening to my kid giggle while he reads these books. He thinks they are hilarious and I think they are just perfect for his budding sense of humor and reading skills. Look for "Please No More Nuts!" and "Hello Crabby" by the same author. Once you've finished all these books you can check out Mo Willems Piggie and Gerald series to keep the giggles going. - Alexis S.
July 10, 2019
First sentence: One nut. Two nuts. Three nuts. Four nuts. We have four nuts. WE NEED MORE NUTS! Five and six and seven eight. Fun. Fun. Fun! These nuts are great!
Premise/plot: Two squirrels--one seemingly more enthusiastic than the other--acquire TWENTY-THREE nuts. This is a fun counting book written in rhyme starring two squirrels. It isn't your traditional counting book, not really, it has its quirks. (For example, when the eleventh nut goes missing, he makes his squirrel friend SPIT THEM ALL OUT AND START AGAIN.)
My thoughts: I enjoyed this one. I did. I think I did end up liking it better than the second book, Please, No More Nuts. I can be a bit judgmental when it comes to books written in rhyme. I'm a picky reader. But Fenske does well here with his rhyme.
Premise/plot: Two squirrels--one seemingly more enthusiastic than the other--acquire TWENTY-THREE nuts. This is a fun counting book written in rhyme starring two squirrels. It isn't your traditional counting book, not really, it has its quirks. (For example, when the eleventh nut goes missing, he makes his squirrel friend SPIT THEM ALL OUT AND START AGAIN.)
My thoughts: I enjoyed this one. I did. I think I did end up liking it better than the second book, Please, No More Nuts. I can be a bit judgmental when it comes to books written in rhyme. I'm a picky reader. But Fenske does well here with his rhyme.
October 15, 2017
Easy reader leveled book for children wanting to read longer sentences and a funny story about squirrels and gathering their acorns for the winter. Counting above 20 is involved.
October 16, 2017
A simple and fun book for early readers to enjoy. There's a bit of counting, seeing numbers in context.
October 9, 2017
Fenske writes the best books for early readers! He can always make a reader laugh.
January 4, 2018
This is one that will have kids giggling along. Early reader + humor + math/counting + illustrations with personality = a winner. I could see Geisel liking this one.
September 29, 2017
This is a leveled reader so the text is pretty easy and repetitive but I found it funny and goofy. It's all about counting and the nuts have numbers on them.
September 13, 2017
This is an early reader which is perfect for the current autumn season. It centers on two squirrels collecting and counting nuts. The story and language is, as you would expect, very repetitive and it quickly wore thin for me. The humor and illustration style are not so much to my liking, but I imagine that there are plenty of kids who will enjoy it.
Thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy.
Thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy.
September 10, 2017
I could see this being a Giesel contender.
April 7, 2021
Two squirrel brothers are out picking up nuts, only one of the brothers is getting a bit carried away with how many nuts, he is collecting. I thought this Level 2 Reader book included some pretty funny illustrations as the little brother was stuffing the bigger brother's mouth full of the nuts while the bigger brother looked like he was ready to pop! Bigger brother looked as if he couldn't handle one more nut inside his mouth but little brother kept shoving them in, all the while, counting them for us readers. At first, big brother liked having all the nuts but later, enough was enough!
I liked the word recognition of the numbers in this book (we get 1 and one, 2 and two, etc. ), the different font types used within the book, and I thought the illustrations were comical. I can see how children would think this book is funny. The book counts from 1-24.
I liked the word recognition of the numbers in this book (we get 1 and one, 2 and two, etc. ), the different font types used within the book, and I thought the illustrations were comical. I can see how children would think this book is funny. The book counts from 1-24.
January 18, 2018
Two squirrels are counting the nuts they're storing. Well, one of them is counting and stuffing the cheeks of his mostly willing helper. One of them thinks they have plenty of nuts, the other one thinks they need more and more.
A fun, rhyming leveled reader that's set up picture-wise like a graphic novel (with panels that go across the entire spread of the top sometimes). There's lots of work with numbers here, counting (and checking order), adding, subtracting...all the way up to 24. Illustrations give the story lots of humor. The rhyme helps those unfamiliar with graphic novel format know how to read the story too. I vote to bring these two squirrel guys back in more leveled readers. They're a good comedy duo.
A fun, rhyming leveled reader that's set up picture-wise like a graphic novel (with panels that go across the entire spread of the top sometimes). There's lots of work with numbers here, counting (and checking order), adding, subtracting...all the way up to 24. Illustrations give the story lots of humor. The rhyme helps those unfamiliar with graphic novel format know how to read the story too. I vote to bring these two squirrel guys back in more leveled readers. They're a good comedy duo.
March 27, 2018
Fenske, Jonathan We Need More Nuts! EARLY READER BOOK. Penguin Young Readers, 2017. $4. 9780515159134
Two squirrels are gathering nuts. One friend finds the nuts and the other friend stores them in his mouth. The skinny squirrel keeps stuffing his friend’s mouth until the friend finally declares he will hold no more.
Penguin Young Readers Level 2, guided reading level G. Author/illustrator Jonathan Fenske brings unexpected humor and quite a bit of charm in this early reader. The illustrations are expressive and entertaining. Children can practice their counting and their reading up to number twenty-four.
Pre-K, EL (K-3) – Advisable. Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
Two squirrels are gathering nuts. One friend finds the nuts and the other friend stores them in his mouth. The skinny squirrel keeps stuffing his friend’s mouth until the friend finally declares he will hold no more.
Penguin Young Readers Level 2, guided reading level G. Author/illustrator Jonathan Fenske brings unexpected humor and quite a bit of charm in this early reader. The illustrations are expressive and entertaining. Children can practice their counting and their reading up to number twenty-four.
Pre-K, EL (K-3) – Advisable. Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
February 15, 2018
This is a Step 2 Reading Book intended for readers in Grades 1 and 2. It is also a counting book. Children are introduced to squirrels who are hoarding and counting nuts. The number combinations begin with one and range up to twenty-four. This book may be read over and over to teach number skills or left in the hands of a child to practice independently.
January 31, 2018
Counting, humor. A couple of instances where it might be difficult to determine which section of text to read next (carries from one page to another and then back to previous page). But I'm a sucker for humor and squirrels, so this one is a win for me.
February 10, 2018
A Penquin Young Readers, Level 2 (progressing reader)
Another great story by Jonathan Fenske. Great fun counting book. Fun for a story time or to use for a learning activity. (have children write numbers on dry erase boards or count out M&Ms or Froot Loops?)
Another great story by Jonathan Fenske. Great fun counting book. Fun for a story time or to use for a learning activity. (have children write numbers on dry erase boards or count out M&Ms or Froot Loops?)
February 4, 2019
Lexile about 230. A great counting book, and funny (one of the squirrels is getting fed all of the nuts, and at the end he gets very "fed up", haha). I might try reading more Fenske books, since I've enjoyed the two I've read so far!
December 18, 2017
Another great guided reading but also great fun for math. May be looked at for 2018 Geisel Honor probably.
January 18, 2018
Fenske's easy readers are always funny, always age and reading level-appropriate, and always smart!
January 22, 2018
One brother squirrel stuffs the other's mouth with acorns as they count how many nuts they have to store away for winter.
January 23, 2018
This is a level two book, but I think level on kids could easily read this one. Simple text with funny pictures. It also works on counting!
May 6, 2018
Fun counting book
August 19, 2018
Level 2 book that combines counting with brotherly misunderstandings but ultimate accord. I liked the problem with 11.
September 26, 2018
Crazy counting book. Some of the spreads confused me, but that's ok. Good fun.
October 6, 2019
This made for a NUTTY story time paired with I Want That Nut. Many giggles from the Kindy! They said it reminded them of Ten Apples Up on Top.
October 22, 2020
This one is cute and really funny.
January 3, 2021
This is a hoot. Kids will love it.
August 29, 2021
Oh, that's a good idea. An early reader counting book with the numerals and the words spelled out. Paced well and energetic.
Two squirrels count their nuts. That's about it.
Two squirrels count their nuts. That's about it.
March 12, 2023
Maddie read this to us and it’s quite cute.
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