
Written & illustrated by Melanie Watt
Part of the Scaredy Squirrel series
A squirrel builds his own private beach at home but decides to take a trip to the real beach to find a seashell.
Scaredy Squirrel prefers the safety of his nut tree, avoiding the beach's perils like sea monsters and pirates. Yet, the real beach's allure is undeniable. Will his meticulous plans and sunscreen be enough to protect him from the unexpected? Dive into Scaredy's adventure as he confronts his fears and discovers if his safe haven can truly shield him from the world outside.
We know by now that Scaredy Squirrel only feels safe when he’s at home in his nut tree, with his defenses, his emergency kit and his back-up plans at the ready. So even though the sun is shining and it’s time for a vacation, Scaredy does not want to go to the beach — that vast, frightening place where a squirrel could get stranded. (Not to mention other hazards such as sea monsters, falling coconuts, seagulls, pirates and lobsters.) Instead, Scaredy builds his own safe beach getaway under his nut tree, complete with germ-free inflatable pool, artificial beach scenery, a flashlight and a plastic flamingo. Still, the lure of the genuine beach is strong — even a dedicated homebody such as Scaredy can’t resist it forever. Can his back-up plans save him from its perils? Will his No.65 sunscreen protect his delicate complexion?
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