Armed with nothing but a guilt-inducing stare and high-pitched squeal, you demanded Mom read it again. You couldn’t get enough of that Wheedle.

So you’ll be thrilled to know that Sasquatch Books has re-released the much-loved classic Wheedle on the Needle as a special 35th anniversary edition for your own mini bookworms.

Written by author Stephen Cosgrove and local illustrator Robin James, the children’s book tells the story of a Sasquatch who finds himself displaced as Seattle grows bigger and busier. The grumpy Wheedle heads to the top of the Space Needle in search of a quiet place to sleep and ends up turning the tables on rain-weary residents.

But you already knew that.

Available at The Elliott Bay Book Company, 101 South Main Street (206-624-6600 or elliottbaybook.com).

LAUGH
Perô
What: A comical production based on Michel Tournier’s children’s book Pierrot ou les Secrets de la Nuit, which tells the story of a kid-friendly romance between baker Perô and washerwoman Colombina.
Why: Love is in the air.
When: Thru Feb. 14.
Where: Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St. (206-441-3322).

TROMP
Family Snowshoe Science Expedition
What: Follow the trails of hares, squirrels, and other mountain critters as you look for signs of animal life and activity on this Pacific Science Center/Mercer Slough-led family excursion.
Why: You’ll be walking in a winter wonderland.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Snoqualmie Pass, off I-90. For info, call 206-443-2925 or go to pacificsciencecenter.org.

DATE
Parents’ Night Out
What: Plan a much-needed date night and drop off your munchkins for evening indoor playtime.
Why: It’s a parent’s prerogative.
When: Sat., 4-10 p.m.
Where: The Nest, 17530 132nd Ave. NE, ste. b, Woodinville (425-415-6378).

Photo: Courtesy of Sasquatch Books