Stunning photographs and poetic text carry readers through this amazing nonfiction picture book: HAPPY SLOTH DAY! by April Pulley Sayre with Jeff Sayre
ABOUT THE BOOK
Take a stunning sloth’s-eye view of the world in this beautiful and informative photographic nonfiction picture book from award-winning author and photographer April Pulley Sayre.
Come meet sloths in the rainforest canopy where these slow, gentle creatures live and see what they eat, how they hide from predators, and much more. Young readers will also learn about some of the other creatures that share this interconnected and fragile tropical forest ecosystem. With gorgeous photographs, a text that’s perfect for reading aloud, info-packed side bars, and detailed end matter, this book will captivate sloth enthusiasts of all ages!
REVIEW
April Pulley Sayre's beautiful poetry and amazing photography in Happy Sloth Day make this a stunning example of picture book nonfiction. Beginning with a damp sloth, Sayre takes readers through some of the remarkable aspects of a sloth's life. Body temperature, camouflage capabilities, good and digestion, movement, and anatomy are all introduced in short poems. Photographs and sidebars provide additional information. A few of a sloth's neighbors, friend and foe, are included, giving readers a glimpse into a fascinating, complex ecosystem. Both three-toed and two-toed sloths are described with their similarities and differences. The additional information in the back matter along with a brief description of how and where the photographs were obtained add to the book's value. Above all, this book is a tribute to the natural world and it's beauty. There is much to be appreciated and learned from this great book.
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