The Littlest Voyageur by Margi Preus

 

4 Stars | Margi Preus | 2020 | Historical/Animal Fiction | Grade 2-5 | 4.7 Reading Level| 176 pages | 2 1/4 hours listening time

I wanted to give this book a hug when I was done because it was so sweet and fun. I adored this feisty little red squirrel who stows aboard the canoe of a group of French Canadian voyageurs who are leaving Montreal for their journey to Grand Portage. Along the way you learn about what the voyageurs go through as they make their way on their mission to transport for the fur trade. 

There are lots of extras in the back of the book that help with the French words and pronunciations, history, and information about squirrels too. Don't let the French turn you off...you can read this aloud to kids with just a little bit of practice.  Margi Preus has a YouTube channel where she has many videos with read alouds of the chapters. Don't miss this great little book. 

Here is my video book review of this book.