Sloth Is Not a Baby! - by Nelly Buchet (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"A lovable young sloth alternates between optimism and uncertainty ... Washed in pale hues, watercolor and digital renderings have a hand-sketched quality that aptly captures a range of emotions playing across the sympathetic face of the book's intrepid arboreal protagonist."--Publishers Weekly

"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. An uncomplicated celebration of daily triumph for those who refuse to be babied"--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Nelly Buchet is the author of many picture books, including Cat Dog Dog, with art by Andrea Zuilli, which was chosen by children around the world as the 2021 Irma Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature winner, and celebrated by grown-ups with starred reviews and ALA Notable and JLG selections, among other accolades. Nelly lives in Berlin and loves dance and dogs, preferably together.

Janie Bynum is an illustrator, author and designer. She's always found a deeply satisfying connection to creating story through art, especially illustration for children's books. Her most recent book, Chick Chat, was praised as "truly charming" by School Library Journal. Janie lives with her family in Michigan.