SLOTH IS NOT A BABY!

story by Nelly Buchet | art by Janie Bynum 

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Friendship and community are themes in this humorous story about helping others.

Sloth is worried about climbing higher up the tree.
 But she’s not a baby.

 She’s not a bird, either, with wings to fly.
 Or a monkey, with a tail to catch her fall.
 Or a snake, that can wrap around branches.

 The truth is, Sloth could fall, as her friend Moth so helpfully points out. Again. And again. Until a storm proves that Sloth may not be like the other animals, but being herself is exactly what she needs to save the day.

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From Kirkus Reviews:

“A young forest dweller faces a new challenge with a mixture of doubt and determination. Told simply, with effective use of repetition and expressive cartoon illustrations, this story will appeal to children who are similarly finding their footing in a sometimes-scary world.

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“An uncomplicated celebration of daily triumph for those who refuse to be babied.”