The Nutty Nut Chase

by Kathryn White, Kathryn White

Two squirrels, Hickory and Pecan, were teasing each other when suddenly a nut pops out of the ground. They both claim it, and make such a fuss in their argument that the other animals come out to see about the fuss. Badger tells them there must be a competition, with the winner getting the nut.

The antics of the many animals interrupt the race. When they finally think everything is in order for the competition to begin again, the nut goes back underground. Then, it pops up again in a different place. Now, they are in a race to catch the nut.

Read this book to find out the mystery of the moving nut, and who will finally win it.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Autumn, Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1969

Reviews

[Tracey · Rating 2 out of 5]

The animals in the forest were busy arguing when a nut popped up between them. This prompted another argument between the animals as to who's nut it rightfully belonged to. The animals decide to have a race to determine the winner, but the hedgehog rolls into a ball and rolls past them - not quite running a race now is he? They decide to restart the race as the argument continues over the nut. With an unexpected turn of events, they all win in due to a new friend that they make. I just found it a little too disjointed and it didn't flow that well.

[Rita Salfetnikova · Rating 3 out of 5]

Genre: fantasy
Copyright: 2004
This book was about some forest animals trying to decide who would get the nut. I didn't really like it because throughout the book they were fighting about the nut and there wasn't much problem solving or sharing. This book is appropriate for pre-school -1st grade. I would just have this book as a book students can choose go read but I would not read it out loud since there would need to be a really far stretch to teach students anything.

[That Library Girl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun little book that appeals to PreK-2nd grade. Like human kids, two squirrels are fussing over a snack (a delicious acorn) that they both want. They accidentally wake up Badger, and he decides that they should race for it. Other woodland animal friends quickly join in and up to the top of the hill they all go to begin! As the animals argue about the fairness of the race, and the acorn begins to magically disappear and reappear, the friends learn a fun lesson about sharing!

[Valeria Vlasova · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is interesting book for little children. This book about how animals have competition and winner can have the possibility to have a nut. Finally, animals find that the nut was empty inside, but Mole gives them a lot of nuts and it was enough for everybody. Everyone was happy.

[Jessica Pinnick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being nice to friends!
Make sure you share!

[Sunni Berbert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute. Dialogue. Inferencing with the nut and why it is popping up and down.

[Jaycee Omohundro]

This book teaches about how competition can come between friends. It teaches students to be kind to everyone around them

[Eric Hinkle · Rating 4 out of 5]

The kids loved it

[Destiny Deaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny and interactive book! I thought this book was really funny and children would have so much fun during this read aloud! The race between the forest animals fighting over the nut was the best part!

[Normandy Piccolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happens when you mix a squirrel named Pecan, a squirrel named Hickory, an array of other animals and a lone almond nut? The Nutty Nut Chase, of course. Hilarity and healthy competition ensue as all of the characters in this story have one goal in mind. To gain possession of the elusive, delicious almond nut that keeps sporadically popping up, disappearing back underground again, only to pop-up somewhere else. The silly personality of the animals, along with the adventurous hunt for the nut, will have the reader laughing with each turn of the page. Without giving away the surprise ending, it is safe to say, one will definitely enjoy “digging” their way through this nutty little treasure.

The Nutty Nut Chase teaches the importance of sharing and friendship, while sprinkling in a little healthy competition, too. These are all important lessons for children to learn about early on in life. The characters are adorable and quirky, thanks to Ms. White’s clever imagination and the creative illustrations doodled by Ms. Cabban, compliment the story.

[Ina Silverness]

The Nutty Nut Chase is about two squirrels who found a nut. In order to decide who gets the nut, they race each other. But then something, magical happens, it disappears!

The story was categorized under fantasy because of the talking animals.

The Nutty Nut Chase could be used during class to show to compromise and to play fairly. This book would be best in primary grades, first or second. It could also be used in Science class when learning about animals and some of their habitats, as shown by the pictures.

[Darleen Roche · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Nutty Nut Chase is for children ages 4-8. It begins when two friends find a nut. The two friends begin to fight for the nut and decide to race for it. Find out what happens next. A good story to read aloud to pre-k through 2nd grade.

[Katie Plumley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cute story that promotes community building. At first all of the animals are bickering over who gets the nut. They have a contest to decide who will get to eat the nut. But when the nut disappears and reappears, they discover that by helping a friend, the whole community benefits.

K-3

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This adorable book is about a fight over a nut. That just might not be a nut after all!

It teaches fairness and a bit about getting along. Mostly it is a really fun book to read with a great surprise ending.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

When a shiny brown nut burst from the ground, all the woodland creatures claim the tasty treat as their own. Wise Badger decides to have to a foot race to determine who will claim the prize as their own, something startling and amazing begins to happen with the nut.

[Tammy King Carlton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rebekah thinks it's great as each animal starts chasing after the nut. This has been her favorite bed-time read for the past week or so.

[Corinne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about animals fighting over a nut which pops up from the ground. Fun twist at end with nuts for everyone. Expressive watercolor illustrations.

[Alicia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not very impressed by this book. I don't find the story line meaningful for children.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

28 months - O loves this story, I animals are "cute!".

[Shaley Dunn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very cute. It is about a nut that all of the animals want and they decide to race for it. Once the race doesnt go as planned they get a nice suprise.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nut appears out of nowhere, and many of the animals go nutty over who should eat it.

The hedgehog is just adorable (I am partial because I have one as a pet)!

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

It has a hedgehog in it, what's not to like?

[Kiddo · Rating 5 out of 5]

kiddo's rating. The 'box his ears' and 'bop his nose' as well as 'prickly cannonball' had him giggling!

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

a silly twist on every page kept my kids laughing

[Rachel]

A little long for preschool. Okay for elementary ST