Hello, I'm a Sloth

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Author(s)

Hayley Rocco

Co-Authors / Illustrators

John Rocco

Publisher

G. P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Genre(s)

Age Range

Release Date

June 25, 2024

ISBN

978-0593618127

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Say hello to a sloth, and learn all about this incredible endangered species—and why they need protecting—in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, illustrated by a Caldecott Honoree.

“Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John Rocco are doing more than entertaining our kids—they’re inspiring them to care about the future of our planet.” —Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World series

Did you know sloths only poop once a week?

Or that they can fall up to 100 feet without getting hurt?

They have hundreds of bugs living on them, including a species of moths that only lives on sloths!

And they move so slowly that algae grows on their fur, which—far from being gross—can actually help sloths by camouflaging them from predators.

Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.

Editor review

1 review

Delightful Non-Fiction Picture Book

July 21, 2024

Overall rating

4.3

Writing Style

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

Learning Value

4.0

Hello, I’m A Sloth is a non-fiction picture book that introduces readers to sloths and their world. This book is narrated by a sloth, who shares many interesting sloth facts and engages readers with questions. I think this would make a fantastic read-aloud.

What I Liked: It is always a pleasure to read a book where I learn something new, and I learned quite a few things from this book. Did you know sloths only poop once a week? It’s facts like this that had my son giggling. In addition, the book discusses the importance of protecting the rainforest so that sloths don’t lose their habitat. The last two pages of the book provide more detailed information on sloths, including organizations that help with sloth conservation. The illustrations capture the beauty of the sloths and the environment they live in. They bring the story to life and help teach children about the importance of conservation.

Hello, I’m a Sloth is an engaging non-fiction book that will delight readers of all ages.