Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
From the bestselling creators of Dragons Love Tacos comes the second laugh-out-loud story about Old Man Fookwire and those darn squirrels!
All is calm in old man Fookwire's yard until new neighbors--Little Old Lady Hu and her cat, Muffins--move in next door. Muffins is one mean dude! He terrorizes the birds, interrupts Fookwire's painting, and ties the squirrels' tails together.
Fookwire is upset, but not nearly as upset as the squirrels, who devise an ingenious plan to stop Muffins cold. In this hilarious follow-up to Those Darn Squirrels!, the tongue-in-cheek text is perfectly complemented by the quirky, inventive illustrations.
The three funny picture books in this series from Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri:
- Those Darn Squirrels
- Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door
- Those Darn Squirrels Fly South
Frequently asked questions
Is Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book features a mean cat, Muffins, who terrorizes birds and ties the squirrels' tails together, which can be interpreted as a form of bullying or mild violence against the squirrels. This is presented in a humorous context appropriate for children. No genuinely frightening content in the book. The narrative is humorous and light-hearted, focusing on the antics of squirrels and a mean cat.
Does Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door have violence?
The book features a mean cat, Muffins, who terrorizes birds and ties the squirrels' tails together, which can be interpreted as a form of bullying or mild violence against the squirrels. This is presented in a humorous context appropriate for children.
Does Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content in the book. The narrative is humorous and light-hearted, focusing on the antics of squirrels and a mean cat.
Does Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not reference any religious practices, beliefs, or themes in the narrative.
Does Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on race or racism as a central theme.
Does Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door have profanity?
No profanity in the book. The search results do not mention any use of inappropriate language.
Does Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The search results do not reference any environmental issues or activism related to climate.
Does Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes related to sexuality or sexual behavior.
Does Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The characters are primarily animals, and there is no thematic content regarding gender expectations.
Does Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content in 'Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door'.
