Ready, Steady, Sloth!
Ready, Steady, Sloth! by Justin Anderson is a delightful exploration of the life of a brown-throated sloth and her baby, published by Candlewick Press on May 27, 2025. This 32-page book, written in English, offers a captivating look at these unique creatures through the lens of a BBC documentary maker, presenting intriguing facts about their behavior and habitat.
Readers will follow the sloth’s slow-paced journey as she embarks on a daring mission, learning about her fascinating traits, such as giving birth while hanging upside down and her remarkable camouflage. The narrative is enriched with humor and warmth, complemented by colorful illustrations that appeal to both sloth enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Additionally, the book includes informative back matter about the seven species of sloths and resources aimed at promoting conservation efforts for their habitats, making it a thoughtful addition to children’s literature on animals and nature.
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Follow–very slowly–a brown-throated sloth and her clinging baby as they go on a secretive, daring mission in this captivating look at a hugely popular creature by a BBC documentary maker.
Did you know that sloths give birth hanging upside down? That they fall out of their tree in the rainforest canopy about once a week? That they’re covered with algae and small brown moths that serve as an excellent disguise? Or that it takes them thirty days to digest a single leaf? The animals’ slow digestion may account for their weekly long journey from treetops to ground (where they deposit a smelly signal to other sloths), and their talent for freezing in place helps to keep them safe from predators during this dangerous operation. With humor and warmth, this engaging narrative, coupled with vividly colorful, friendly illustrations, is sure to please sloth lovers and attract new fans. More information about the seven species of sloths can be found in the back matter, along with resources for helping to save this enduring animal’s dwindling habitat.
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