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Melanie Watt

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Melanie Watt has been writing and illustrating children's books for two decades now. She is the bestselling creative genius behind many beloved picture books, including the Scaredy Squirrel series, the Chester series, You're Finally Here!, Have I Got a Book for You! and Augustine. Melanie's books have received numerous starred reviews from journals such as PW and Kirkus and have won many state awards in the US, including the Virginia Readers' Choice Award, North Carolina's Children's Book Award and Maryland's Black-Eyed Susan Award. In Canada, she is a multiple winner of the OLA's Blue Spruce Award and the Ruth & Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award. Her book Bug in a Vacuum was a finalist for the Governor General Literary awards.

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Scaredy Squirrel, written and illustrated by Mélanie Watt, is a beloved children's book series that debuted in 2006. With its engaging illustrations and relatable themes of overcoming fears, the series has garnered numerous accolades, including the ALA Notable Children's Books award. The popularity of Scaredy Squirrel led to a television adaptation in 2011.