Acorn Was a Little Wild by Arena, Jen

Jory John's Bad Seed series meets After the Fall by Dan Santat in this charming picture book about a young acorn's grand adventure and the incredible transformation that follows.

Acorn is a little wild, and from his oak tree perch, he longs for adventure. When he's the first of his friends to jump off the oak tree, he's on his way into the wide world, full of new experiences that fill his little heart with excitement!

But when a squirrel buries Acorn deep underground, the thrill-seeking Acorn finds himself forced to stay still, in the darkness, for a long time. To turn this biggest setback into a wild adventure, Acorn may have to change from the inside out.

Author: Jen Arena
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/15/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781534483156
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 521463 / Acorn Was a Little Wild


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2021 pg. 72
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2022
Booklist 04/15/2022 pg. 46

About the Author
Formerly an editorial director at Random House BFYR, Jen Arena has written over fifty books for kids, some of which have been translated into French, Spanish, Korean, and Arabic.

Jessica Gibson is a freelance illustrator from the riverfront area of Detroit, Michigan. She started her career after graduating from Wayne County Community College and has produced illustrations for a number of publishers and brands, including picture books, editorial spot pieces, packaging design, and surface patterns.