This book follows the historical adventures of two adorable white squirrels. A young squirrel named Swish invites the reader to listen in on Old Mr. Squirrel's tale. We learn how the white squirrels came to this country from Thailand, how they escaped from an overturned carnival truck, and how they ended up establishing a thriving colony in North Carolina.
Vorwort
Squirlie and Maude, The White Squirrels of Brevard, is a children's book written by B.T. Scherer. The story is about two fluffy white squirrels and their serendipitous escape from the Carnival. It tells about their adventures, their friendship with wise Owlie, and how they end up in the town of Brevard. It tells about how two children, James and Sally, try to make the squirrels comfortable and happy. But it is freedom that the two squirrels really want. It is somewhat reminiscent of the Beatrix Potter book, The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, and Milne's adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
Autorentext
Elizabeth Anne Scherer grew up in South Florida, spending much of her childhood outdoors. Many fun creatures were part of her everyday life at the beach-crabs, seagulls, pelicans, turtles, bunnies, and squirrels-and in the country-horses, dogs, cats, owls, chickens, and squirrels. Pursuing her interests, she studied biology and ecology at college. Nature and animals continue to be her passion today. Her stories are about the animals she came to know and love in her childhood. They are also reminiscent of the beloved bedtime stories told to her by her father.