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Scrappy was in love with an owl: Will you be my valentine?
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Will Oletta make Scrappy's dream come true? This Valentine, Scrappy Squirrel searches for love in a special someone. Will he be sharing his chocolates with his romantic date? Or will he learn about love, other than a mate's? Join Scrappy in his attempt to capture the heart of his one true love on this special holiday.
42 pages, Hardcover
Published February 14, 2021
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April 20, 2021
Love conquers all!
Sweet story about love, despite their differences. I loved the owl’s pretty little eyes. Nice Valentine’s gift for a wee animal lover :)
Sweet story about love, despite their differences. I loved the owl’s pretty little eyes. Nice Valentine’s gift for a wee animal lover :)
September 23, 2021
Scrappy was excited for Valentine's Day. He knew whom he wanted to be his Valentine "Oletta". She lived in the same treehouse Scrappy did. He prepared a basket of goodies for her and went to deliver the package. Scrappy's father thought he was a little crazy, but Scrappy didn't care. It was love. This is a cute book with a very good message about language barriers and other differences. Love has no boundaries.
April 21, 2021
A sweet story about expressing love and accepting differences
I read this book to my preschooler and she thought that Scrappy is so silly loving an owl because he can't fly and doesn't know how to speak owl. She also thought that Oletta is a nice name and that she is the sweetest friend. She can't get enough of the cute illustrations too.
I love that this book teaches children that love and friendship knows no bounds. Such a powerful message for our little ones.
I read this book to my preschooler and she thought that Scrappy is so silly loving an owl because he can't fly and doesn't know how to speak owl. She also thought that Oletta is a nice name and that she is the sweetest friend. She can't get enough of the cute illustrations too.
I love that this book teaches children that love and friendship knows no bounds. Such a powerful message for our little ones.
March 18, 2021
I really loved this story. It is such an amazing story to read to your little one for Valentine’s Day. If you are a teacher, this book is also a great read for your students. The illustrations were amazing and I love that the text was big and easy to read.
March 20, 2021
I read this book today with my 2 toddlers. It was colorful and full of life that they were interested in it until the very end. It shows how to love and help one another. A very good lesson for little ones to learn. Basically, love one another no matter what. A concept that little ones should always learn. I am going to tell my toddlers preschool about this book and make sure they can get it. Well done, and I want to read more from this author to my little ones.
March 26, 2021
I loved it
I really enjoyed this book. You don't have to be the same to be a couple. You can be different. You can look different, speak differently , but at the end of the day, love is all the same
I really enjoyed this book. You don't have to be the same to be a couple. You can be different. You can look different, speak differently , but at the end of the day, love is all the same
April 18, 2021
Unrequited love or a Happy Ending?
This is the second book the Dr has written which I have read. I was not disappointed. The message conveyed was a timeless one.
Can a Squirrel love a Owl and not get eaten? Fortunately for Scrappy the Squirrel he wasn’t on the dinner. He actually faces a bigger threat. He faces his fear of rejection. This can be more devastating than being meal.
The emotions and tensions of the tale are conveyed with beautiful illustrations. I was engrossed in finding out if his father’s warning was going to come true. These elements make for a wonderful bedtime story.
This is the second book the Dr has written which I have read. I was not disappointed. The message conveyed was a timeless one.
Can a Squirrel love a Owl and not get eaten? Fortunately for Scrappy the Squirrel he wasn’t on the dinner. He actually faces a bigger threat. He faces his fear of rejection. This can be more devastating than being meal.
The emotions and tensions of the tale are conveyed with beautiful illustrations. I was engrossed in finding out if his father’s warning was going to come true. These elements make for a wonderful bedtime story.
April 28, 2021
Beautiful and unique story!
What a beautiful way to demonstrate how love transcends the person we see! Also very unique! I do not believe I have ever read a story about a squirrel falling in love with an owl. Gave me a good chuckle. Great read!
What a beautiful way to demonstrate how love transcends the person we see! Also very unique! I do not believe I have ever read a story about a squirrel falling in love with an owl. Gave me a good chuckle. Great read!
March 31, 2022
Love is blind
Cute little animal love story about a squirrel that is enamored with an owl. Shows that with love there is no discrimination and that it will always prevail. Very cute illustrations!
Cute little animal love story about a squirrel that is enamored with an owl. Shows that with love there is no discrimination and that it will always prevail. Very cute illustrations!
February 22, 2021
Simply Adorable
This is an adorable story about the unlikely friendship of a shy squirrel and the beautiful owl he admires. Young children will enjoy the soft, cute illustrations.
I love the lessons the author expresses in the story. One is that it’s the thought that counts, and another is that it doesn’t matter if we are different - in language, in colour, in size - because love is the most important thing of all.
This story is not just for Valentine’s Day. The beautiful message is perfect for anytime of year!
This is an adorable story about the unlikely friendship of a shy squirrel and the beautiful owl he admires. Young children will enjoy the soft, cute illustrations.
I love the lessons the author expresses in the story. One is that it’s the thought that counts, and another is that it doesn’t matter if we are different - in language, in colour, in size - because love is the most important thing of all.
This story is not just for Valentine’s Day. The beautiful message is perfect for anytime of year!
March 26, 2021
So sweet!
I loved the overall message in this book and the illustrations are lovely. I can see kids reading this one over and over and not just on Valentine’s Day!
I loved the overall message in this book and the illustrations are lovely. I can see kids reading this one over and over and not just on Valentine’s Day!
March 28, 2021
Cute Story
The illustrations are very cute and the story line is perfect for Valentine's. There is an important message in this story.
The illustrations are very cute and the story line is perfect for Valentine's. There is an important message in this story.
April 21, 2021
A beautiful kids story about love and diversity
This was a unique kids story about how love has no boundaries. We smiled the entire time and didn’t want to see the story end. Scrappy acted bravely and had the best Valentine’s Day with his love.
This was a unique kids story about how love has no boundaries. We smiled the entire time and didn’t want to see the story end. Scrappy acted bravely and had the best Valentine’s Day with his love.
February 20, 2021
A new take on Valentine's Day for children
In the story the author utilized an owl and squirrel to show how differences should not matter and but you can overcome those differences to enjoy each other's company. The little squirrel thought the owl did not like him because she kept asking who who in actuality that was how she spoke and it was hoot hoot. After overcoming their differences they were friends even though one was a squirrel and the other was an owl. I loved the storyline and the meaning behind it. I also like that are Incorporated Valentine's Day because every child loves handing out things on Valentine's Day. A must-read for children
In the story the author utilized an owl and squirrel to show how differences should not matter and but you can overcome those differences to enjoy each other's company. The little squirrel thought the owl did not like him because she kept asking who who in actuality that was how she spoke and it was hoot hoot. After overcoming their differences they were friends even though one was a squirrel and the other was an owl. I loved the storyline and the meaning behind it. I also like that are Incorporated Valentine's Day because every child loves handing out things on Valentine's Day. A must-read for children
March 11, 2021
Cute story about first love
How cute was this story? It was a sweet way to explain how easy it is to get confused when excitement is involved. I love the story and I will definitely be reading it to my son.
How cute was this story? It was a sweet way to explain how easy it is to get confused when excitement is involved. I love the story and I will definitely be reading it to my son.
March 15, 2021
I really liked the message behind this book (told through the eyes of Scrappy the squirrel who falls in love with an Owl) that love is universal and we love who we love, no matter the skin color, race etc.
The cute pictures make it easy for children to relate to and be drawn into the story and I recommend reading this to your children, it is a sweet story of friendship and love :)
The cute pictures make it easy for children to relate to and be drawn into the story and I recommend reading this to your children, it is a sweet story of friendship and love :)
March 16, 2021
Cute story about loving someone different
This is an adorable rhyming story about a little squirrel who loves someone very different. His dad says it won't work, but love wins in the end. A sweet story for Valentine's day.
This is an adorable rhyming story about a little squirrel who loves someone very different. His dad says it won't work, but love wins in the end. A sweet story for Valentine's day.
March 14, 2021
I enjoyed reading this book to my 4 year old granddaughter. It has a sweet story message that love does not have to be the same as you, but you can love anyone. The character illustrations are really cute too. A great Valentine’s book to read!
March 25, 2021
Nice book
It is a cute and funny book about Valentines day and about love between different spieces. Literally. We enjoyed reading it.
It is a cute and funny book about Valentines day and about love between different spieces. Literally. We enjoyed reading it.
April 18, 2021
This was an enjoyable book with a message that’s relevant even beyond Valentine’s Day! In this story, the author beautifully highlights the importance of genuine love and friendship, no holds barred. My kids and I enjoyed reading this book.
April 24, 2021
Oh what a sweet tale! 🥰
A lovely story about a squirrel who wants to share Valentine’s Day with an Owl. The pictures are so sweet, and the message behind the story is an important one. My children loved it! ❤️
A lovely story about a squirrel who wants to share Valentine’s Day with an Owl. The pictures are so sweet, and the message behind the story is an important one. My children loved it! ❤️
April 18, 2021
Very sweet story! I truly appreciate the respect and love for diversity this story displays! Our differences make us unique and beautiful! Great job! I also loved the beautiful illustrations!
March 8, 2021
A very beautiful story. Nice storyline. Every child will love it . I recommend without reservations.
April 15, 2021
This was such a sweet story of love against all odds. Kids need to know that differences should not stop us from expressing love for each other. And if an an owl and a squirrel can find a way to love each other despite their differences, so can we.
September 14, 2021
Very special love know no difference- This is a highly engaging story with an important overriding message that love knows no difference. My sincere request, please write more books like this. The illustrations are delightful and complement the story well. Five stars all the way!!!
March 7, 2021
Cute book
This book is really cute and teaches the concept of true love. It is an adorable book to read to children to navigate what friendship looks like with those who don’t look or speak like them.
This book is really cute and teaches the concept of true love. It is an adorable book to read to children to navigate what friendship looks like with those who don’t look or speak like them.
March 7, 2021
Very cute!
A cute little children's book that put together very well. Love knows no boundaries and it's great to teach your children young. Well done.
A cute little children's book that put together very well. Love knows no boundaries and it's great to teach your children young. Well done.
March 5, 2021
A book about love and acceptance!
This one reminded me of one of my favorite childhood books Todd and Copper. Except this time it had a love story twist. Super cute book for Valentine's Day or any day to teach your kids a lesson about acceptance and that even though we are all different we all know the universal language of love!
This one reminded me of one of my favorite childhood books Todd and Copper. Except this time it had a love story twist. Super cute book for Valentine's Day or any day to teach your kids a lesson about acceptance and that even though we are all different we all know the universal language of love!
March 4, 2021
Great story with an amazing life lesson
I loved the names of the characters and the love story between scrappy and the owl. I agree with the author that love should not have any color, size or boundaries. Love is love and that is what matters regardless of what others (scrappy’s dad) may think of the individuals who are in love; love always win.
I highly recommend this book.
I loved the names of the characters and the love story between scrappy and the owl. I agree with the author that love should not have any color, size or boundaries. Love is love and that is what matters regardless of what others (scrappy’s dad) may think of the individuals who are in love; love always win.
I highly recommend this book.
March 5, 2021
A Beautiful Valentine's Day Story
Love knows no bounds. This is a story about a squirrel named Scrappy who is in love with an owl called Oletta.Olentangy. will she return his love? Highly recommended.
Love knows no bounds. This is a story about a squirrel named Scrappy who is in love with an owl called Oletta.Olentangy. will she return his love? Highly recommended.
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