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Rosie to the Rescue
A brave little squirrel transforms her fears into a reassuring, heroic adventure.
“What if . . . what if . . . a tiger ate them?”
Aunt Lily’s eyes opened wide.
“Eaten by a tiger? What an awful thought!”
“But I would rescue them,” said Rosie.
“I would chase that tiger until he let them free.”
Rosie is worried. Why aren’t her parents home yet? The reassuring, heroic text and fun-filled illustrations address one of children’s biggest fears while celebrating one little squirrel’s bravery.
“What if . . . what if . . . a tiger ate them?”
Aunt Lily’s eyes opened wide.
“Eaten by a tiger? What an awful thought!”
“But I would rescue them,” said Rosie.
“I would chase that tiger until he let them free.”
Rosie is worried. Why aren’t her parents home yet? The reassuring, heroic text and fun-filled illustrations address one of children’s biggest fears while celebrating one little squirrel’s bravery.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2003
About the author
Bethany Roberts
45 books18 followersI've wanted to be a children's book author as far back as I can remember. When I was eight years old I wrote a story about a rabbit. I am still writing stories about rabbits- and mice, cats, children, monsters, and dragons!
When I was growing up, I was the neighborhood storyteller. I would make up stories on the spot for younger children in the neighborhood. I read a lot of books. But I was also a bit of a tomboy. I spent much of my time outdoors, usually barefoot, climbing trees and stone-hopping across brooks.
On my way to becoming a children's book author, I was also a teacher and a children's librarian. I always liked story hours best. When my own children, Krista and Melissa, were small, I read to them constantly- stacks and stacks of books. I think I learned the most about writing from all that reading.
Today I live in Hamden, Connecticut, with my wonderfully encouraging and supportive husband, our two daughters, and our cat. We live in a white house with lots of flowers.
When I was growing up, I was the neighborhood storyteller. I would make up stories on the spot for younger children in the neighborhood. I read a lot of books. But I was also a bit of a tomboy. I spent much of my time outdoors, usually barefoot, climbing trees and stone-hopping across brooks.
On my way to becoming a children's book author, I was also a teacher and a children's librarian. I always liked story hours best. When my own children, Krista and Melissa, were small, I read to them constantly- stacks and stacks of books. I think I learned the most about writing from all that reading.
Today I live in Hamden, Connecticut, with my wonderfully encouraging and supportive husband, our two daughters, and our cat. We live in a white house with lots of flowers.
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June 24, 2023
Babysitter Aunt Lily humors little Rosie as the young mouse worries, page after page, about whether her parents will ever return home safely.
Aunt Lily has the patience of a saint. While a wiser babysitter might have given little Rosie more to do than chew peanuts, while encouraging fussy Rosie to worry-worry-worry.
Besides, has Aunt Lily ever heard of this saying? Don't borrow trouble.
Still, I've noticed that many parents, for whatever reason, really like books about worry-worry-worry. Since they're the intended audience, sure. FIVE STARS.
Aunt Lily has the patience of a saint. While a wiser babysitter might have given little Rosie more to do than chew peanuts, while encouraging fussy Rosie to worry-worry-worry.
Besides, has Aunt Lily ever heard of this saying? Don't borrow trouble.
Still, I've noticed that many parents, for whatever reason, really like books about worry-worry-worry. Since they're the intended audience, sure. FIVE STARS.
February 1, 2022
Rosie tells Aunt Lily a tale of what might happen to her parents on their way home.
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September 19, 2015
A funny and colorful dramatic storytelling, very cute.
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July 8, 2015Hooray! A strong female lead! Situations a bit too scary for my little one for a few more years.
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