I Can Run

I Like to Read

by Murray Head (Photographer)

A squirrel’s antics and entertaining photographs enliven a book for the newest reader at Guided Reading Level A. I can run. I can hop. I can jump. A simple text for the newest readers and fascinating photographs follow a captivating squirrel as he runs just for fun—and also to escape a scary hawk.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Fiction, Childrens, Juvenile, Nature

32 pages, Paperback

Published August 15, 2017

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Love Squirrels. They truly bring me so much Joy. Love the adorable pictures in this sweet, simple, easy book.

[Mrs. Melaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this Level A guided reading book, close up photographs show a squirrel going about its day. On each left-hand page three word sentences that start with ‘I can…’ appear on a mostly white page describing the action, “I can jump,” “I can sit.” “I can eat.” The repetitive phrases and clear photos are useful supports to help the earliest of new readers to succeed. When a hawk appears, the action becomes intense, as it tries to catch the squirrel. Don’t worry – the squirrel gets away! After all, “I can run.” and “I can hide.” The dramatic chase scenes along with the striking photographs make this a particularly engaging entry-level reading book.

[Teresa Bateman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of Holiday House's easy reader series, this is a guided reading level A book whose text consists entirely of 3 word sentences all beginning with "I can..." and ending with a verb. Each sentence goes along with a crisp, bright full-page photograph of a squirrel running, hopping, hiding, etc. The pictures are terrific and will delight young readers. While the text seems slight (and I'm not sure why two pages both contain the text "I can hide") it is perfect for those just learning to read. There are never enough books for this reading level so this would be a good choice.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Intended for beginning readers, the simple words, accompanied by full-page photographs of squirrels in motion, make this book a winner. Readers will smile at all the antics of the squirrels depicted in the book. Except for the photographs, though, it reminded me of my Fun with Dick and Jane reader back in my early years. It's a good thing that squirrel can hide since a raptor would love to make a meal of him.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great book for the beginning reader approximately grades K-2. I also enjoyed it as an adult due to the wonderful photographs that illustrate the simple text. This book about a squirrel can be used to introduce students to food chains due to the photographs of a hawk interacting with the squirrel. As a "I Like To Read" guided reading book it is an A level book - one of the most simplest of books, but boy, what wonderful close-up photographs of the life of a squirrel.

[Mrs Mommy Booknerd http://mrsmommybooknerd.blogspot.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really great because it has real photos that catch the readers attention. There is action when the hawk is introduced in the book and the squirrel uses its skills to stay safe. New and emerging readers will love the pictures and the easy text will allow them to read this book over and over again.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book depicting all the things a squirrel can do--with pictures of a real squirrel to accompany the sparse text. Good for reading aloud to very young children, but also good for very beginning readers.

[MaryLibrarianOH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stunning photographers and simple, repetitive text make this a charming beginning reader.

From advanced reader copy.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A squirrel's action-packed day.

[Miss Ryoko · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is for beginning readers so the text is boring but the pictures are great! I love squirrels! I love the spread of pictures on the inside and back covers

[Cat Fithian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent for storytime. Great for acting out the various things squirrel does. Implied story with the hawk. Quality photos.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Real life pictures of a squirel acomplishing differn't tasks with very simple text make up this book about squirrels and movement. cute pictures. baby and up

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great photos. A good book for early readers.

[Jeani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for beginning readers! Not only is the language simple and repetitive, the photographs are spot on the size is great.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 6 year old daughter read this all by herself.

[Abby · Rating 3 out of 5]

😬 this one made me nervous for the squirrel.. I thought it was going to be hawk lunch. I wish there was any indication it was safe…

[Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

In ten simple sentences starting with the words, “I can…”, new readers can follow the daily actions and activities of a gray squirrel. Head illustrates the book with color photographs each one captioned with a single sentence such as “I can run. I can hop. I can jump.”

The color photographs combined with the simple sight text are an excellent technique for a primer designed for beginning readers.