Girl Versus Squirrel

By Hayley Barrett, Renée Andriani (Illustrator), Renee Andriani (Illustrator)

A girl battles a clever squirrel over bird feeders, discovering the art of compromise.

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32 pages· 634 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Pearl's bird feeders attract more than just birds—a crafty squirrel is determined to feast. As Pearl raises her teacup feeder higher and constructs an elaborate obstacle course, the squirrel remains undeterred. In this playful showdown, Pearl learns that sometimes the best solution is compromise. Will she find a way to share her backyard with her furry rival? This charming tale of persistence and creativity invites readers to explore the unexpected joys of working together.

From the publisher

One resourceful girl. One determined squirrel. Great minds meet their match in this tale of persistence and learning that compromise can be a wonderful thing.

Pearl has built three bird feeders–one looks like a house, one looks like a tube, and one looks like a teacup because it is a teacup. After she fills the bird feeders she sits back to enjoy the show–until a squirrel scares the birds away and gobbles up all the peanuts in the teacup.

This will never do, and Pearl declares that girl versus squirrel is on.

She raises the teacup higher and higher and finally builds an obstacle course to deter the squirrel. Does she succeed? Of course not–but Pearl learns that sometimes it is best–and can even be fun–to find a way to compromise.

A strong alliterative text and bold graphic art make this perfect for reading out loud.

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