Charlie’s Hide-and-Seek Adventure: 1

Leaves are swirling, tails are twirling and Charlie is ready to play!In Charlie's Hide-and-Seek Adventure, young readers follow Charlie, the squirrel, as he searches for his friend, Baxter, on a crisp autumn day. From looking in the tallest oak tree to the old log, Charlie doesn't give up easily. He explores every corner of Grandpa Jack's yard. Along the way, he gets a little help from Sammie, the snake, as they dig through the bright piles of red, yellow, green, orange, and brown leaves that Grandpa Jack has raked and sorted. Together they discover that the best adventures are shared with friends.Inspired by a cherished childhood memory, this cozy and engaging story captures the magic of fall and the joy found in simple, everyday moments. Perfect for children ages 4-8, this book is ideal for both classroom read-alouds and bedtime reading.Designed with early learners in mind, the story naturally supports key literacy skills along with a couple of math and science skills, including:Vocabulary development and descriptive languageStory retelling and sequencing Predictions and inferences Onomatopoeia Understanding positional words (under, behind, inside)Color recognition and sortingFall season The back of Charlie's Hide-and-Seek Adventure includes lists of learning activities to build upon the skills listed above. Printables of the activities can be found on the author's website also located on those pages. Whether at home or in the classroom, Charlie's adventure invites children to read, explore, and play again and again.

Pages: 32, Paperback, Hidden Acorn Press