Evergreen

by Matthew Cordell

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To deliver her mother's delicious soup to her sick Granny Oak, Evergreen the squirrel must face her fears and make the journey, during which she meets other forest dwellers, including some who want to get their hands on her soup!

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K-Gr 2—In a remarkable chapter book that teaches problem-solving skills, a kind squirrel faces her fears. Cordell's
art is detailed, emotional, and action-packed; the heroine is brave; and the storytelling is outstanding. Delightful.

BackstoryBooks | Apr 1, 2024 |

picture book- chapter book mashup and a great story (

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melodyreads | Sep 22, 2023 |

Evergreen the squirrel is scared of everything, but she has to deliver her mother's magic soup to Granny Oak, which means a frightening journey through Buckthorn Forest. Evergreen encounters a rabbit, a hawk, a toad, and more before delivering the soup, safe in its acorn, to Granny Oak - who isn't a squirrel at all, but a bear! Evergreen's bravery grows throughout her journey and she learns to enjoy adventure. Evergreen wears a red cape; Mama wears an apron and headscarf.

See also: Little Witch Hazel by Phoebe Wahl, Endlessly Ever After by Laurel Snyder, The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney; Maurice Sendak ("It was still hot"). (

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JennyArch | Mar 22, 2023 |

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To deliver her mother's delicious soup to her sick Granny Oak, Evergreen the squirrel must face her fears and make the journey, during which she meets other forest dwellers, including some who want to get their hands on her soup!

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