Scaredy Squirrel is a lot like me. He's very anxious. He has to plan things out days, even weeks in advance. Plus if things go wrong, it can trigger a real panic attack. Scaredy Squirrel is ready for Christmas. However, he's kinda terrified that things could go wrong. What if it doesn't snow? What if he gets sick? What if his decorations aren't just all that perfect? These are real fears everyone face every day. Only most people shrug those thoughts off and go on with their day. For those with anxiety disorder like Scaredy Squirrel and myself, these sorts of thoughts are really hard to shake off. Thankfully Scaredy has a trio of good friends who are willing to make it the best Christmas ever!
Scaredy Squirrel Gets Festive is based on the series of young reader picture books from Canada starring Scaredy Squirrel. This graphic novel is a step up for early readers, appropriate for those in grades 3-5. The book came out in Halloween. A little early for the holiday season, but available just in time for Christmas.
I had so much fun reading this book. I enjoyed relating my anxieties and internal pressures with the main character. Despite how much I cannot stand having chronic anxiety, I didn't want this graphic novel to end. It not only contains a hilarious group of characters, but there are activities and craft ideas galore. Scaredy Squirrel Gets Festive is just one of those cozy little books set during Christmas that sucks you in and you just feel this peace while inside that tiny universe. I highly recommend reading this at night when it's frigid cold, wrapped in a blanket with the house lights down low and with the Christmas lights shining bright.
A must read for every family that loves reading during the holidays. It's a book that will become an annual Christmas tradition as I expect it to be with me from now on.
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.
