Melanie Watt

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  • Bibliography:
    23 Books (3 Series)
  • First Book:
    March 2003
  • Latest Book:
    May 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Chester

1 - Chester (Sep-2007)
2 - Chester's Masterpiece (Mar-2010)
3 - Chester's Back! (Mar-2013)

Scaredy Squirrel

1 - Scaredy Squirrel (Feb-2006)
2 - Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend (Mar-2007)
3 - Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach (Mar-2008)
4 - Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party (Feb-2011)
5 - Scaredy Squirrel at Night (Aug-2012)
6 - Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping (Apr-2013)
7 - Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Halloween (Aug-2013)
8 - Scaredy Squirrel Visits the Doctor (Nov-2022)

Scaredy's Nutty Adventures

1 - Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell (Jun-2021)
2 - Scaredy Squirrel Gets a Surprise (May-2022)
3 - Scaredy Squirrel Gets Festive (Oct-2023)
4 - Scared Silly (Aug-2024)

Book List in Order: 23 titles

  • Leon the Chameleon

    Leon the chameleon has a problem. When the other little chameleons turn green, yellow or blue --- he turns red, purple or orange! Leon doesn't turn the opposite color on purpose. He just can't help it. Being different makes Leon feel lonely.

  • Learning with Animals Book Set

  • Opposites

    Youngsters are endlessly fascinated by animals, so what better way to teach them about the basic concepts. Opposites are creatively illustrated with polar animals in this board book from the Learning with Animals series — perfect for little hand...

  • Scaredy Squirrel

    Scaredy Squirrel - 1

    The first book in the Scaredy Squirrel series is a comical story of an endearing squirrel who learns what can happen when he’s brave enough to take a risk....

  • Augustine

    Moving all the way from the South Pole to the North Pole isn't easy for the young penguin Augustine. Uprooted from her home, she misses her friends, her grandma and grandpa and her old bedroom. There are all kinds of unfamiliar faces at the North Pol...

  • Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend

    Scaredy Squirrel - 2

    This book in the Scaredy Squirrel series shows our nutty hero making a friend. Scaredy finds that friendship is well worth the risks -- and the risks are considerable!...

  • Chester

    Chester - 1

    Chester is more than a picture book. It is a story told, and retold, by dueling author-illustrators. M?lanie Watt starts out with the story of a mouse in a house. Then M?lanie's cat, Chester, sends the mouse packing and proceeds to cover the pages wi...

  • Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach

    Scaredy Squirrel - 3

    In this next nutty installment in the Scaredy Squirrel series, Scaredy needs a vacation from his tree-bound routine -- can his homemade beach take the place of the real thing?...

  • Have I Got a Book for You!

    The bestselling author-illustrator and creator of publishing sensation Scaredy Squirrel presents a character you just can't say ?no? to: salesman Mr. Al Foxword.
    Al can sell anything. You can't help but be impressed by his lineup of satisfied cu...



  • Chester's Masterpiece

    Chester - 2

    Chester's finally ready to write his own masterpiece -- he just needs to get pesky writer-illustrator Melanie Watt out of the way. Chester's solo attempts at storytelling are messy, to say the least, but he's determined to go it alone. But where'...

  • Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party

    Scaredy Squirrel - 4

    In the fifth book, Scaredy Squirrel plans his own birthday and surprise!... things get very crowded. Scaredy Squirrel is planning his own birthday party for one--but despite his detailed plans, things get out of control when the party animals arrive....

  • You're Finally Here!

    Hooray! You're finally here. But where were you? A bunny bounces through a range of emotions in this funny picture book about how difficult it is to wait. At first he's ecstatic that you, the reader, has arrived. But then he can't help letting you ...

  • Scaredy Squirrel at Night

    Scaredy Squirrel - 5

    Scaredy never sleeps -- sleep might mean bad dreams about dragons, ghosts, vampire bats and polka-dot monsters. Our wide-eyed hero has a plan: stay awake all night, every night. Between counting stars, playing cymbals and making scrapbooks, he does a...

  • Chester's Back!

    Chester - 3

    In this uproarious sequel to Chester, the battle of the picture-book makers continues. Which author-illustrator will come out on top -- Chester or M?lanie Watt -- is anybody's guess! This time, there's no denying (in Chester's mind) that he's the sta...

  • Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping

    Scaredy Squirrel - 6

    Scaredy Squirrel is not too comfortable with the idea of camping ... unless it's on his couch! There will be no mosquitoes, skunks or zippers to worry about when he watches a show about the joys of camping on his brand-new TV. But first Scaredy must ...

  • Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Halloween

    Scaredy Squirrel - 7

    From costume ideas to trick-or-treating strategies, Scaredy Squirrel helps readers plan for the spookiest night of the year! Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Halloween is the second in a series of nutty safety guides featuring everyone's favorite worryw...

  • Bug in a Vacuum

    A bug flies through an open door into a house, through a bathroom, across a kitchen and bedroom and into a living room ... where its entire life changes with the switch of a button. Sucked into the void of a vacuum bag, this one little bug moves thro...

  • Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell

    Scaredy's Nutty Adventures - 1

    The time is now for this anxious little guy: Meet Scaredy Squirrel in his brand-new graphic novel series! He's funnier (and scared-ier) than ever, and perfect for readers of Narwhal and Jelly.Scaredy is happy to stay in his nut tree. Why would he eve...

  • Scaredy Squirrel Gets a Surprise

    Scaredy's Nutty Adventures - 2

    Young readers love laughing away their worries with Scaredy Squirrel! This anxious little fella's new graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco.In this NUTTY ADVENTURE, Scaredy is in for a big s...



  • Scaredy Squirrel Visits the Doctor

    Scaredy Squirrel - 8

    Scaredy Squirrel is exactly the character children need today--a little bit anxious, a lot adorable, and totally lovable.  They will laugh along in this new picture book as Scaredy learns to brave the doctor for his regular check-up!Scaredy exer...

  • Scaredy Squirrel Gets Festive

    Scaredy's Nutty Adventures - 3

    Young readers love laughing away their worries with Scaredy Squirrel! This anxious little fella's graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco.Fa la la LOTS to do! Scaredy is getting ready for the holiday se...

  • Scared Silly

    Scaredy's Nutty Adventures - 4

    Young readers love laughing away their worries with Scaredy Squirrel! This anxious little fella's graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco.Being scared is nothing new to Scaredy Squirrel. But Halloween i...

  • You're On Your Way!

    This extra funny follow-up to You're Finally Here! can help young readers celebrate the end of a school year—or any well-earned success!You did it! Off you go! You’re on your way! And you’re taking me with you…right?...

Award-Winning Books by Melanie Watt

Chester
2009 Black-Eyed Susan Award -- Picture Book
2009 Golden Archer Award -- Primary
2009 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award -- Picture Book
2010 Grand Canyon Reader Award -- Picture Book
2010 Nevada Young Readers' Award -- Picture Book
2011 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award -- Grades K-3
2011 Virginia Readers Choice Award -- Primary
Chester's Back!
2010 Golden Archer Award -- Primary
Chester's Masterpiece
2011 Delaware Diamonds Award -- Grades K-2
2011 Golden Archer Award -- Primary
Scaredy Squirrel
2006 Cybils -- Fiction Picture Book
2008 Black-Eyed Susan Award -- Picture Book
2008 North Carolina Children's Book Award -- Picture Book
2010 Monarch Award -- Grades K-3
2010 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award -- Grades K-3
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend
2009 Red Clover Award -- Picture Book


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Melanie Watt has published 23 books.

The next book by Melanie Watt, You're On Your Way!, will be published in May 2025.

The first book by Melanie Watt, Leon the Chameleon, was published in March 2003.

Yes. Melanie Watt has 3 series.
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