![]() ![]() They find that they have more time to do things like talk with friends in the neighborhood, stargaze, have picnics, and play together. The Sloth Who Slowed us Down by Margaret Wild, Illustrated by Vivienne ToĪmy’s family is fast! They walk fast, talk fast, and shop fast! But when Amy brings home a sloth one day, he can’t keep up with the family’s pace, so the family unconsciously begins to slow down. ![]() The illustrations really make this little story pop! The sloth, in turn, engages in a hilarious epic battle to stay awake. Of course, the cockatiel gets sleepy also, and asks the sloth to wake her up in 10 minutes. ![]() The problem is that the coati, too, wants to take a nap, and she asks the cockatiel to wake her up in 10 minutes. He asks the coati to wake him in 10 minutes. In the rain forest, the jaguar wants to take a siesta (nap). This book is sure to delight kids ages 3–8. But by the end, she’s learned how special Sparky really is. At first, the little girl is disappointed that Sparky doesn’t do much of anything. With the help of her librarian, the girl finds the perfect pet: a sloth! When Sparky the sloth arrives, she immediately carries him to a tree and makes a home for him. By signing up you agree to our terms of use Sparky! by Jenny Offill, Illustrated by Chris ApplehansĪ little girl wants a pet, and her mother tells her she can have one that doesn’t need to be walked, fed, or bathed. Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. ![]()
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