When a speedy squirrel and a slow-moving sloth discover they want different things from their vacation, things do not go smoothly, but solving problems together is what counts.Finding a destination that best friends Sloth and Squirrel can agree on for their vacation is tough, until they learn that Paradise Park has “Something for Everyone!” Perfect! While Sloth happily lazes on the sand, Squirrel enjoys rock climbing, kayaking, paragliding, ziplining … until he starts to miss Sloth, and heads back to find him. Meanwhile, Sloth, finished with his nap, is missing Squirrel, and begins searching for him – in all the places Squirrel has just been! Will the friends ever have fun together?Young readers will appreciate how the two lovable, mismatched friends always find a way to work things out. This endearing story makes a funny and engaging read-aloud, offering lessons on caring for others and being adaptable.
Cathy Ballou Mealey is a picture book writer and poet with degrees in psychobiology, classical civilization, and higher education administration. Her favorite job is “Mom,” to her two kids, but she’s also worked as a crossing guard, hash-slinger, gift-wrapper and pet sitter as well as college administrator and teacher. A cup of Earl Grey tea and a fresh scone are the perfect way to start her day, writing funny books about unusual animal friendships.
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