She reluctantly joins the race with her animal friends, but when they slow her down, she takes off. This year, she must be part of a team to enter. She is training for the Golden Acorn Hunt, a prized race she has won before- eight times in fact. WHOOSH! There goes Squirrel, running fast through the treetops. THE GOLDEN ACORN BOOK COMPANION FOCUSES ON: We have over 500 picture book companions to choose from? ➔ ➔ SEE THEM ALL HERE We’ve packed them with a variety of teaching ideas and activities so you have the option to use them in the way that works best for you and your students! The best thing about our 500+ book companions is the flexibility they provide you.

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