The second title in series Preschool Pretend–I Am a Squeak–is a playful, performative read-aloud where children become animals that leap, nibble, fly, and snuggle. As daylight fades, readers follow some squeaky creatures through their habitats. A red squirrel races home at the end of the day. A dolphin leaps through sunset waves. A mouse nibbles on an evening snack. At dusk, a bat wakes up and prepares to fly, and a bunny searches for a cozy bed, while a sleepy fawn settles into the grass. With face-painted children, real animal sounds, and clues hidden in both words and illustrations, readers are invited to guess each animal before the page-turn reveal.

I am a squeak.
Eeek! Eeek!
Evening snacks
make my whiskers twitch.
Nibble-nip. Nibble-nip!
I am a… MOUSE!

With lively, rhythmic text that's perfect for reading aloud, I Am a Squeak introduces children to squeaky animals and their habitats. Kids don’t just read this book—they embody the animals through clues and sounds with each turn of the page. The companion title to Winters’ I Am a Growl, this title is perfect for kids curious about animals and early science. These movements also align with kindergarten and primary curricula (e.g., drama, dance, and physical education).

Author Kari-Lynn Winters, known for Double-Up Day, Good Pirate, What If I’m Not a Cat, and I Am a Growl, furthers her exploration into an exciting new story format—designed especially for children who are just beginning to discover the world outside their home. Her energetic, engaging text invites active participation and inspires young minds to grow through curiosity and imagination.