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Description
It is night in the forest, and the fantastic flying squirrel wakes up - feeling hungry! Blue Band 4.
Quick Summary
For early readers who are curious about night-time wildlife, this short tale about a flying squirrel is a great pick. It follows the little critter as it wakes up in a moonlit forest, feels its tummy rumble, and sets off on a brief hunt for a snack encountering a few friendly (and not-so-friendly) forest surprises along the way. The sentences are simple, the vocabulary is just right for a beginning reader, and the bright pictures keep the story moving without overwhelming a new reader. There's a light sense of adventure and a tiny bit of humor that makes the story feel lively without being scary, which is perfect for kids in kindergarten through second grade. If your child enjoyed the easy, animal-centric chapters of "Fly Guy" or "Owen" or any other early reader about a creature on a mission this one will feel right at home.