Books with title Raccoon! Raccoon!

A family of mischievous raccoons rifles through sleeping people’s trash in search of treats."MoonlightJune night,Just-right-for-raccoon night—Not too dark, Not too bright,As we look for treats."And look, indeed, they do! A precocious family of raccoons prowls around the neighborhood, making a ruckus until they find a supper that’s truly “delish.” This rollicking night outing, in lively verse and action-filled pictures, is sure to make the young reader laugh out loud.

Raccoons are sometimes referred to as masked mischief makers. These creatures love to be out at night. They have managed to survive in very large cities. So it would not be unusual for you to find a raccoon trying to open your garbage can with its human-like front paws. It is not impossible for a raccoon family to make its home in a large tree in someone's backyard. Raccoons living in cities and towns have to be quite creative. Readers will learn how these animals are able to take care of themselves and thrive among humans.

Raccoon Rainbow tells of a magic Easter trip taken by Maria, Tonya, Alex, Warty Toad, Prince Elbert, Blossom, and lots of talking and flying birds and animals. This adventure is part of the Applevale Holiday series and takes place as the Easter Bunny is preparing Easter baskets to be enjoyed by children everywhere. The Easter Bunny is kidnapped by a mean raccoon, Uncle Alfred. There is a danger that Easter baskets might not be ready for Easter. Not only must Maria, Tonya and Alex rescue the Easter Bunny, they have to soothe confused baby bunnies and enlist the help of baby raccoons dyed every color of the rainbow. The book is written for children ages 5 to 10, but can be enjoyed by the whole family. Readers need an open mind and a delight in the possibilities of magic.