The Wild Life of Pets: A RUBES Cartoon Book Book

This really is a really super book about squirrels. The man (possibly Graham or Graham) wonders endlessly about the squirrel he sees outside his house. Why does he bury nuts in the ground, what is he thinking when he stops in the middle of the road in front of oncoming traffic, why is he trying to get into the attic? The squirrel has no response to these questions. It goes about its business as usual. The man imagines its thoughts, actions, and antics (and the blossoming of their friendship) through simple line-drawn, color-washed illustrations. Hysterical.

Excerpt: Squirrel, can I come over to your house today? You seem to visit me a lot. I figure it is time to be as kind. We could play board games and listen to the music you like. Where do you live? Is it nearby? Is it hard to get to? Maybe you're just afraid your house isn't clean enough to have guests over? I don't think you should worry, I'm not too picky. And anyways, I'll give you an hours notice starting now. I'll be waiting on the big branch.

More information about the squirrel: Little is known about "Jimmy the Squirrel" as he is a squirrel and is unable to talk. Through a series of squeaks and chirps he seemed to express that he is excited about having a book written about him and he urges kids to stay in school.