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K-3I Like to Read series.
Squeak the mouse enjoys his simple yet wonderful life inside a family's house. While the children do homework and play in the kitchen, Squeak explores their toys (and spilled food!). The text, effectively, relies heavily on repetition; many pages contain only the word squeak. The detailed illustrations depict the interior of a comfortable-looking home, supporting early readers through visual humor and textual cues.