Have you ever watched squirrels and wondered what they are thinking? Are they just looking for nuts and trying to get into the bird feeders? Or are they really playing with their friends? In the book, Nuts to You by Lynne Rae Perkins, another Virginia Readers Choice, you can find out exactly what squirrels are really up to. (Affiliate links provided to fund book purchases.)
The Adventure
What happens when a squirrel is taken away by a hawk and his friend goes to look for him? An adventure like no other! After Jed has been taken away, his friend TsTs goes on a mission to find him since dropping from the hawk's mouth.
Jed's adventures allow him to meet new squirrels in the forest who have an accent he has never heard. They each teach each other new ways to survive and enjoy the forest. But the worst part that they all see are the men who are cutting down the trees. As Jed's friends find him, they are separated once again.
Classroom Application
Through friendship and adventure, the story takes on a fantasical journey through the woods that children will enjoy! This book is perfect for a read aloud since it includes some hard to pronounce words and accents. It also contains a great deal of footnotes to help with different concepts and thoughts of the author, which will aid in teaching new concepts to students.Pin for later:
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