Bird & Squirrel: All Together

Bird and Squirrel embark on one last adventure -- and this time, Red and Birdie come along, too! When best friends Bird and Squirrel find a treasure map, adventure calls once again. Squirrel is worried about the dangers ahead, but this time, Red and Birdie aren't going to miss out on the fun. The foursome's path is full of kooky clues, wacky weather, and creepy creatures. What sort of treasure is at the end of their journey? And can Bird work up the courage to tell his best friend something important? Bird & Squirrel All Together is the thrilling, heartfelt finale to James Burks's hilarious and action-packed series. Praise for Bird & Squirrel: "The easy-to-follow panels offer a great introduction for readers interested in trying their first graphic novel, and the warm, engaging art has the same vibrant energy of a beloved Saturday morning cartoon." -- Booklist "The character design is astounding." -- Kirkus Reviews "Burks' comic-strip-like panels utilize zesty colors, bold compositions, and varying perspectives to create plenty of visual interest." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A bright medley of friendship, problem-solving, and identity ideal for emerging readers looking for the next step up from leveled readers." -- Kirkus Reviews "Burks continues to prove a wonderful storyteller with his vivid artwork, which will engage the most reluctant of readers. A must-own for graphic novel collections." -- School Library Journal James Burks spent 15 years working in the animation industry on various movies and television shows, including The Emperor's New Groove, Atlantis, Treasure Planet, Space Jam, The Iron Giant, Wow Wow Wubbzy, and most recently on Fan Boy & Chum Chum. James is the author of the Bird & Squirrel graphic novel series for Scholastic, as well as the illustrator for the Branches series Haggis and Tank Unleashed. James lives in Valencia, California.