Sloth and Squirrel in a Pickle
Sloth and Squirrel in a Pickle
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Sloth and Squirrel in a Pickle

Written by Cathy Ballou Mealey & illustrated by Kelly Collier
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3 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
510L
Lexile measure
May 4, 2021
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A speedy squirrel and a sleepy sloth try to get the job done in this funny, heartwarming tale of two lovable, but unlikely, friends.Though Sloth and Squirrel are good friends, they have different ways of doing things — and different speeds of doing them. So, when Squirrel gets them jobs as pickle packers to earn money for a new bike, things don’t go according to plan. It seems that the contrasting skill sets of a fast-as-lightening squirrel and a slow-as-molasses sloth can make for a mess of an outcome, and before long, the friends are shown the pickle factory’s door, along with the 677 1/2 jars of pickles they packed incorrectly! Now the pair are bicycle-less, with only pickles to show for themselves. Or so they think — until the resourceful pair come up with an ingenious plan!This delightful story from Cathy Ballou Mealey is a celebration of friendships of all kinds and a testament to ingenuity and hard work. Packed with funny details that aren’t in the text, Kelly Collier’s engaging illustrations are full of personality and silly, emotionally expressive humor. Together they create a hilarious picture book that’s perfect for a fun and lively read-aloud. At the same time, the positive themes in the book highlight a growth mindset and character education lessons on teamwork, perseverance and initiative.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781525302381
    Publication Date
    May 4, 2021
    Publisher
    Kids Can Press
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years
    Lexile® Level
    510L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.4

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