Mr. Squirrel and the King of the Forest

L'écureuil #5

by Sebastian Meschenmoser

Mr. Squirrel is back in another hilarious tale.

Mr. Squirrel can’t believes his eyes—an unknown, mysterious creature is under his tree. It must be the legendary king of the forest. Will the king share his wisdom to Mr. Squirrel and the other animals and help them have a better life, as legend has it? In fact, the king tells the animals his only and most important rule of life. But as it turns out, it’s anything but royal . . . 

Genres: Picture Books, Dogs, Animals, Childrens

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2015

About the author

Sebastian Meschenmoser studied fine arts in Mainz, Germany. His illustrations were chosen from more than 2,700 entries and presented at the Children's Book Fair in Bologna in recognition of him being one of the most innovative new illustrators. As an accomplished artist with several exhibitions to his name, Sebastian Meschenmoser is among Germany's most successful and admired young illustrators for children.

Reviews

[Heidi Burkhart · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was almost good. The drawings were well done but the pale, faint colors made me feel that I was looking at unfinished work. The story was vague and I think little ones would be bored before the end of this newly published picture book.

[Andrea Puig · Rating 5 out of 5]

¿Cómo lucirá el rey del bosque? ¿cuáles son los sabios consejos que harán más feliz la vida de Martín y sus amigos? ¿Cómo identificar al cabecilla de las aventuras y sueños de la naturaleza?

[Ietrio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful drawings! Excellent and funny story who does not seem to cease to amuse even after a few reads.

[Kelly · Rating 1 out of 5]

What in the actual heck...

I don't even know where to start reviewing this book. The illustrations were nice. They varied between vague brushstrokes to more detailed and colored illustrations.

But the story? Oh my god...strange. Squirrel and the other forest creatures are waiting for the arrival of the King of the Forest. When Squirrel thinks he sees him, strangeness ensues. Poo and pee follows, along with plenty of leg-lifting.

Strange. Very strange.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I want to love this book. I love the first two in the series. Once again the illustrations are wonderful. I feel like there was something missing in the set up of the joke. It just didn't make me laugh the way his other stories have. I did like the scene when the dog gets branches stuck in his collar.

[Jared White · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wonder if something was lost/left out in translation? This didn't wrap up very well. I really like It's Springtime, Mr. Squirrel, but am not really a fan of this one.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This children's book author is weird. I love it and at times it's maybe too much. This one tipped a little more in that direction but if you are totally at home with fecal matter and urine as the backdrop to your story. Carry on.

[Y.Poston]

Great fun &
beautiful pictures

[Jackie Conciatore Senter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming and amusing!

[David Haggett · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book seems to have been to illustrate one line: The whole forest stank to high heaven!

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious!

[Veerlibros Jeaque Vargas R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Una historia de una ternura inmensa, tan sencilla y a la vez con un gran significado, personajes entrañables con la cuota de humor tan característica del autor alemán.
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Las ilustraciones despistan al niño que todos llevamos dentro, nos alegran el alma y nos contagian de profunda ternura por medio de los trazos y el color, los pequeños detalles acá y allá y la sensación de continuo movimiento de los personajes.

[Melissa Martinez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sencillo, hermoso.
Este autor escribe e ilustra increíble. Los dibujos y el color son poco usuales dentro de la literatura infantil, lo cual hace una lectura mas fresca. Me gusta su trazo.

[Terri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started out pretty good but I don’t think it very appropriate for young readers.