Frightened of the world that exists beyond the high limbs of his tree-top home, Scaredy Squirrel keeps himself well prepared for any harm that could come his way, but when he is suddenly forced out from his branches, Scaredy Squirrel is pleasantly surprised with what he discovers on the ground below.

Melanie Watt is an acclaimed children's book author and illustrator. Her books include the Scaredy Squirrel, Chester and Learning With Animals series, Augustine, Leon the Chameleon and Have I Got a Book for You! She lives near Montreal.Melanie Watt is an acclaimed children's book author and illustrator. Her books include the Scaredy Squirrel, Chester and Learning With Animals series, Augustine, Leon the Chameleon and Have I Got a Book for You! She lives near Montreal.