

Riverboat - A Very Special Ant
An unlikely trio of friends. One clumsy groundhog. And a dark forest full of dangers.
- Perfect for kids learning English or German as a second language.
- Simple words, easy to follow.
- Kids learn well through simple language.
Titus the badger, Finn the falcon, and Shylow the fox are as different as three friends can be. But they all share the same love of sailing. When they agree to take Richard the groundhog to his dancing competition, they have no idea what they are letting themselves in for. The three friends are led into waters unknown by clumsy Richard in his quest to reach the competition. They get lost while trying to find their way through the tributaries of the river. How does Richard inadvertently help the friends and save them from a worse fate? Read this hilarious story to find out.
Each line is translated into German directly below for easy comprehension. The text is simple and suitable for early age learning. This dual-language bedtime story is part of the series Riverboat which is designed to teach children new foreign words and phrases as you read to them.
The Clumsy Groundhog is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book. If you and your children like courageous animals, light-hearted jokes, and imaginative adventures, then you'll both love this charming story. The story celebrates the special bond that gets formed between completely different animals. It combines the rhythm of Kenneth Grahame's "Wind in the Willows", the heart of A.A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh" and the playfulness of Mo Williams.
Perfect for all children ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and up, and Pre-K -5th grade.
Buy The Clumsy Groundhog to set sail for another fun-filled tale of friendship today!
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