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The Picnic at Squirrel Park
by Rolla Donaghy
24 pages
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Where are the birds and flowers? Henry and Henrietta, field mice, find the fields are bare after October rain. This book is for children pre-K to Grade 2, and ESL. The story presents action words and concepts suited to beginning readers. Colorful illustrations encourage positive social interaction, curiosity and awareness of the environment.
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About the Book
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Where are the flowers and the birds? What is happening in the park? A nature-themed book, The Picnic in Squirrel Park explains changes that occur when summer ends and the fall season begins. Field mice, Henry and Henrietta Hooper, view the fields after a rain storm and find no flowers. As they go on an adventure of discovery, a squirrel friend helps them discover new fun things.
A story to read to Pre-k and K, it is suitable for independent reading in Grade 1 and Grade 2 and ESL. The 800-word book introduces vocabulary about nature, and includes positive interpersonal and action words. Illustrations are colorful hand-drawn artwork, designed to encourage understanding and awareness of the environment.
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| About the Author |
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Rolla Donaghy (Ed. D.) grew up in Canada where she studied music and theatre arts. She has worked as an elementary and pre-school educator in Toronto, Boston and Honolulu, with a specialty in school readiness and early learning skills. Her children's book contains illustrations by artist Angela Amato. |
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