Books like A box for Nan and Pop: (Red Squirrel Phonics Level 3 Set 2)
Das Eichhörnchen und der verlorene Nuss
Sandra Squirrel, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of adventure and friendship.
Teaches valuable lessons about resilience and sharing.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Encourages empathy and cooperative play.

Das Eichhörnchen und der verlorene Nuss
Sandra Squirrel, 2023
Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Phonics: The Town Mouse and Country Mouse and Other Tales
Alex Lane, Alison Hawes, Gill Munton, 2018
64 pages
Why to read
Enhances phonics awareness with engaging stories.
Boosts early reading skills through structured progression.
Fosters imagination with delightful, varied tales.
Supports language development and word recognition.

Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Phonics: The Town Mouse and Country Mouse and Other Tales
Alex Lane, Alison Hawes, Gill Munton, 2018
Award winning
Merle the High Flying Squirrel
Bill Peet, 1974
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure, boosts children’s imaginative thinking.
Merle’s resilience teaches persistence and courage.
Illustrations engage visual learning and creativity.
Ideal for parent-child bonding during storytime.

Merle the High Flying Squirrel
Bill Peet, 1974
Award winning
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World (A Squirrel Girl Novel)
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2017
336 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero story fosters imagination.
Showcases resilience, problem-solving skills.
Encourages empathy through relatable characters.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and focus.

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World (A Squirrel Girl Novel)
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2017
Award winning
Scaredy Squirrel
Mélanie Watt, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses fear and anxiety with humor and creativity.
Encourages adventurousness and overcoming personal challenges.
Engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Strengthens understanding of safety and independence.

Scaredy Squirrel
Mélanie Watt, 2009
Award winning
A Very Special Mouse and Mole
James Mayhew, Joyce Dunbar, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Friendship and teamwork central to Mouse and Mole's adventures.
Enhances vocabulary with gentle language for early readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse scenarios.
Delightfully illustrated, capturing children's attention and imagination.

A Very Special Mouse and Mole
James Mayhew, Joyce Dunbar, 2019
Award winning
Hot Rod Hamster Meets His Match! (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
Cynthia Lord, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline with dynamic, adventurous themes.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Enhances reading skills through structured literacy level.
Captivating illustrations complementing the text.

Hot Rod Hamster Meets His Match! (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
Cynthia Lord, 2016
Award winning
Read It Yourself Level 2 Town Mouse Country Mouse
Aesop, Ladybird Books, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Classic fable, engaging city versus country life themes.
Encourages empathy and appreciation of different lifestyles.
Stimulates discussion on values and choices.
Supports early reading skills with controlled vocabulary.
