Ten little squirrels;: An old rhyme

by Bill Martin Jr.

When ten little squirrels spy a man with a gun, they wait to take action until one of them sneezes.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1970

About the author

Bill Martin, Jr. (1916-2004) was an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer, and poet. His more than 300 books, among them the bestselling classics Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See ; Polar Bear Polar Bear What Do You Hear ; Panda Bear Panda Bear What Do You See ; and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom , are a testament to his ability to speak directly to children. Martin held a doctoral degree in early childhood education. Born in Kansas, he worked as an elementary-school principal in Chicago before moving to New York City, where he worked in publishing, developing innovative reading programs for schools. After several years, he devoted himself full-time to writing his children's books. He lived in New York until 1993, when he moved to Texas. He lived in the east Texas woods, near the town of Commerce, until he passed away in 2004.

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Reviews

[Sean Harding · Rating 3 out of 5]

Martin Quest #45
A poem of ten squirrels and their interaction with a dog.
Illustrations are the highlight.
My be enjoyed by very early readers, or as a book that is read to the very young.
It could be utilised to promote a discussion on and learn more about squirrels.