Don't Splash the Sasquatch!

by Kent Redeker, Bob Staake (Illustrator)

When Senor Sasquatch boards the bus, he makes one thing perfectly clear to he doesn't like to be squished. But as the bus travels along its route, other passengers get on -- like Miss Elephant Shark, Mr. Octo-Rhino and Miss Whale Goat! Soon senor Sasquatch finds himself at risk . . . of being squished!

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, Monsters, Humor, Childrens, Summer, Animals

44 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2014

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

He just wants to sit by the pool...BUT DON'T SPLASH HIM! Fun summer story with great art!

[Melki · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I hope I don't get splashed.
I do not like my fur to get wet.
It gets all squizzlefied."

Join the fun as hefty imaginary creature after hefty imaginary creature jumps off the diving board, making you-know-who's fur both wet, AND squizzlefied! How do you even begin to unsquizzlefy a sasquatch? Find out in this hilarious tale, imaginatively illustrated by the great Bob Staake!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A silly story with repetitive verse that will inspire the child to "read" along. The font colors match the character. Although I am not a fan of the artwork, the story is well told through the pictures. Borrow this book from the library and enjoy it a number of times.

[Rich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious! It got me all squizzlefied. But personally I would like to have a story about Lifeguard Blobule. He stole the show!

[Josie B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saquatch is back in time to star in an "S" themed summer atorytime. I plan to test this title in my 3-5 year old storytime tonight.

[Melissa]

Good for storytime

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Squizzlefied may be my new favorite word.

[Ron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Instead of riding a bus, the Sasquatch is at a pool. This is a short book that I've read (numerous times) to pre-school kids. They seem to love it.

[The Library Lady · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as funny as I'd expect a book with Bob Staake involved to be. The repetition of "don't splash the Sasquatch," might draw kids in, and they'll probably like the other monsters involved, but it still isn't all that and a bag of chips. Plus, there's a fold out at the end, which guarantees a brief shelf life if this book lives in a library with lots of toddlers :(

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love picture books for kids with humor and repetition. This is a win.

[Abbie]

loved the make-believe animals and the use of new fun works like Squizzlefied! Kids would love this imaginative repetitive book.

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Used this one in a preschool storytime on summer. Would also be good for one on the letter "S" or the pool. The kids had fun echoing the chorus "Don't splash the sasquatch!" Be sure to practice your silly voices - there are plenty of characters making appearances (and of course, splashing the sasquatch). The kids also had a good giggle at the silly characters appearing to take a dip in the pool. While not particularly my personal favorite, it's worth a repeat, judging from how much the kids enjoyed it.

[Beth Kakuma-Depew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr. Sasquatch is a very refined beast who just wants to stay dry, but the other monsters at the swimming pool are just too rowdy! Very simple story will delight preschools, with it's repetitive questions and escalating annoyance! But once the Dandy Sasquatch gets squizzified, all it takes is a little love to get him back to his stylish self.

I love the goofy hybrid monsters and find weird voices for them to ask the questions, so that each repeat sounds a little different.

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a lot of fun to read aloud, particularly if you let the kid(s) shout the "Don't Splash the Sasquatch !" part. The only drawback, if you can really call it that, is that you may end up reading it over and over again until the four horsemen arrive. At least that's how it's starting to feel.

[Misbah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Señor Sasquatch comes to sit by the pool sand requests not to be splashed because his fur gets frizzy. Everyone proceeds to splash him with water.
They all feel bad for ruining his fur so they help him style it.

A very cute, quirky story. I think it would be fun to move along with the part of the story where they spin and shake him while they do his hair.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sasquatch is not a fan of being splashed but wants to hang by the pool. He soon realizes that it won't be so easy once others start coming to go for a dip. This book is easy and fun with colorful pages. The pictures are silly with large print; my son enjoyed the characters and the only word that he had trouble remembering how to say was "sizzlefied".

[Molly Cluff (Library!) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poor sasquatch keeps getting splashed at the pool from all the other made-up creatures, and it makes his fur get all messed up. All of the creatures who messed him up help him re-style his hair, and then it gets messed up again at the end. Meh.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really fun read...and would make a fantastic read-aloud! The book lends itself to wonderful conversations about the "imaginary" animals and their names, alliteration, and interactive reading.

[Leah Hahn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. My students thought it was very funny! The pictures do such a wonderful job of telling the story! It is well written, nice short sentences that are repetitive so that my students can start "telling" the story with me. I would recommend this book for any young reader.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely using this in my summer themed storytime

[Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple & fun to act out for storytime.

[kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Silly cute

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I struggled with having to say "Mr. Blobule" out loud, but otherwise a great readaloud full of repetition and silliness.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Repetition, fantastic illustrations, make-believe animals, and tons of splashing hilarity ensues. Great read aloud at story time!

[Claire Wang]

Not really fun

[Sandra Foreman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, this is hilarious and adorable 🥰

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is super silly and a lot of fun.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun read aloud. My preschool groups really enjoy it.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Sasquatch goes to the pool... but doesn't want to get splashed? Then maybe the pool is not for you, Sasquatch. I liked the ending, though.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked it more because I LOVED the first book. Would I like this one as well if I wasn't familiar with the characters or the first one? Hmm, I don't think so quite honestly. And that makes me feel a bit sad.