Two of a Kind
Two squirrel siblings, Louie and Albie, turn everything into a race: from tree‑climbing to breath‑holding. Their funny mishaps teach gentle lessons about friendship and thinking of others in this short bedtime story for kids. A warm, read‑aloud tale for families who love cheeky animal adventures.
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Siblings
- How do Louie and Albie show they’re always competing? What do they each want?
- When have you felt competitive with a sibling or friend? What happened next?
- What games could you play together that feel fun even if no one “wins”?
Sharing
- What could Louie and Albie share to make their adventures kinder to others?
- How does sharing turns or space change the way a game feels?
- Think of a time you shared and it made the day better. What did you notice?
Community
- How did the other animals react to the squirrel races?
- What could the squirrels do differently to care for their forest community?
- Where do we need to be extra thoughtful in our own neighbourhood?
Competitiveness , Winning and Losing
- How do Louie and Albie feel when they win or lose?
- What helps you calm down when you feel upset about a result?
- How can we cheer for friends and still be kind to ourselves?
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ISBN-13: 979-8296345356
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Credits
This story was brought to life by these awesome real humans!
- Written by: David A. Miller
- Illustrated by: Clara Dee
- Music in video by “Two Finger Johnny,” “Winner Winner!,” “Le Grand Chase,” “Lively Lumpsucker,” “Casa Bossa Nova,” “Batty McFaddin,” “Investigations,” and “Sergio’s Magic Dustbin” — all by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). This music is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
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