Sloth Slept on

By Frann Preston-Gannon

Kids find a mysterious creature napping in their tree. What is it, and where does it belong?

5.6/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 531 ratings

30 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A group of curious kids discovers a strange creature snoozing in their backyard tree. As they embark on a quest to identify it, they overlook clues about a zoo escapee. What will happen when the slumbering guest awakens? This delightful tale of discovery and surprise will captivate young readers, inviting them to join the adventure and solve the mystery of the sleepy visitor.

From the publisher

Who’s that sleeping in our tree? When a group of kids finds an animal happily napping in their backyard, they set out to discover what it is and where it belongs. As they search and search–never noticing the posters and articles about a sloth that’s fled the zoo–they finally discover the identity of the snoozing creature. When sloth wakes up, it’s in for a BIG surprise!

At a glance

Format: Board book
Pages: 30
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Board
Lexile: ~401L

Themes & topics

Books about animals Books about detectives Books about sleuthing Books about the zoo Books about jungle animals

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.6

out of 7

6.5

“This book is so clever. Such a fun story. The kids are so set to figure out what this animal is and where it came from and where it should go and they do lots of research. I love seeing the curiosity in children and their desire to find answers!”

Mom of Boys

Trusted reviewer

4.8

“The illustrations in this book are very cute! There's a touch of humor coming through the illustrations, combined with some fun sloth facts and the little twist at the ends adds a little extra fun.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

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