Publisher's Synopsis
Can a mistake be a success? Can a squirrel be the bee's knees? Can an unlikely appearance at a madcap jazz joint become the cat's meow? When Davey Pinetail makes an embarrassing mistake at the school concert, and in front of the squirrel of his dreams, he wants nothing more to do with music or singing. Unfortunately, this is the year his parents are taking Davey and his sister to the Squirrelly Nut Gig, an annual jazz festival his parents have been enjoying for years. Not only does he not want to be reminded of his musical humiliation, he also does not share his parents' taste in music. Unable to wriggle out of it, Davey soon finds himself in the middle of a nutty but totally hip jazz scene. He's hip to the groove and everything's jake - until he ends up in the spotlight once again! But how can he avoid repeating his embarrassing mistake? A lively romp with colorful characters, The Squirrelly Nut Gig is the cat's pajamas!