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How can the small mouse and squirrel play lacrosse with the big animals? A fun Native American tale that first graders can read on their own. A game of lacrosse is about to begin--with the four-legged animals facing off against the winged animals. Mouse and Squirrel want to join!; But Bear and Deer won’t let animals so small on their team. The birds would welcome the small animals, but Mouse and Squirrel can''t fly. The winged team has a clever plan. This Native American tale about the origin of the bat and flying squirrel is framed by a grandfather sharing a story with his grandson. Phonics features are noted on the copyright page. This book has been officially leveled by using the F & P Text Level Gradient(TM) Leveling System. It is a Level I for Grade 1. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarteners and first graders. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original,high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own! A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
About the author
Arihhonni David (AH-lee-HOO-nee) is an illustrator and storyteller from the Akwesasne territory and a member of the Haudenosaunee Kanienkehaka(Mohawk) people. Growing up with the legends and imagery of the Haudenosaunee people, he developed a visual mind and love of art. He is the author-illustrator of the I Like to Read® book Who Will Win? He received his B.F.A. in Illustration and a minor in Indigenous Studies from Syracuse University.
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"A clever and charming early reader with a fun out-of-the-blue turn of events and just a few words per page, this is an ideal story for burgeoning readers and a welcome book for any collection." School Library Journal, Starred Review
"A respectful and satisfying story." Booklist
"An encouraging story." Kirkus Reviews
