Albert, the mouse, tries to train his newly found pet snail, Flash, tricks, but  finds patience instead. Young readers are exposed to the concept of ‘position’ when Albert demonstrates all the tricks he’d like Flash to learn. A cute surprise ending when Albert discovers Flash has done all of the tricks during the night by following Flash’s slime trail. Delightful illustrations!

‘Positions’  included in bold type: in/out, on top of/ at the bottom of, on/off, under/ over, behind/ in front of, far/near,  and next to / beside.

“Fun Activities’  parent and/ or teacher will enjoy doing with their young reader to reinforce the position concept are included at the end of the story.