WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Hello, I'm a Sloth & Hello, I'm a Pangolin by Hayley & John Rocco
ABOUT THE BOOK
Did you know sloths only poop once a week?
Or that they can fall up to 100 feet without getting hurt?
They have hundreds of bugs living on them, including a species of moths that only lives on sloths!
And they move so slowly that algae grows on their fur, which—far from being gross—can actually helpsloths by camouflaging them from predators.
Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.
REVIEW
Hello, I'm a Sloth is a beautifully illustrated introduction to sloths. Told from the perspective of a sloth, readers are introduced to some of the things that make sloths unique. Sloths spend much of their time hanging from trees where the algae that grows in their fur camouflages them. The inclusion of questions invites readers to connect to the information being presented. The short, informative text makes for a perfect read aloud and a fun conversation starter for one-on-one readings or group story times. John Rocco's gorgeous illustrations perfectly complement the text. The need to help and protect sloths is introduced briefly in the main text while additional information and sources are provided in the back matter. A delightful and wonderful new series, perfect for introducing young learners to one of the worlds most unusual creatures.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Did you know pangolins are the only mammals with scales? Not even the teeth of a lion can break through their tough armor.
And did you know pangolins have a super-sticky tongue as long as their entire body? (The better to eat 20,000 bugs a day with!)
Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.
REVIEW
This second entry in the new Meet the Wild Things series of animal books for young children shares fascinating facts about pangolins. Using simple, but informative text, a pangolin introduces readers to its species. In addition to presenting young readers with interesting facts about the animal, readers learn why the animal is endangered and needs protecting. Additional information and sources are shared in the back matter. John Rocco's stunning illustrations beautifully complement the easy-to-read text. This book makes for a fabulous read aloud for young listeners and animal lovers both for story times and one-on-one. A winner all the way around.
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