Picture books · ages 4-7
by Beatrix Potter
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Cheeky squirrel pesters an owl with riddles — pays the price for his sass.
Recommended for ages 3–7.
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Narrated by a real voice, chapters laid out for kids, font/size controls, comprehension quizzes, reading-level placement, and progress tracking.
Public domain — this work is free from copyright restrictions worldwide. Project Gutenberg #15077.
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