Sloth Slept On by Frann Preston-Gannon

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A group of children find a sloth snoring away in their garden. The two older children dream up outrageous possibilities, from an astronaut to a pirate, to a space creature, while the youngest little girl investigates and discovers what it really is and where it lives. But how can the children help the sloth to get home if it won't wake up?

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Sloth Slept On by Frann Preston-Gannon

A group of children find a sloth snoring away in their garden. The two older children dream up outrageous possibilities, from an astronaut to a pirate, to a space creature, while the youngest little girl investigates and discovers what it really is and where it lives. But how can the children help the sloth to get home if it won't wake up?

'a humorous mix of story and facts.. the sloth itself, blissfully asleep throughout, is completely endearing'

* Carousel magazine *

‘A delightful story.’

 

* Creative Steps magazine *

‘A cute book with an entertaining twist at the end.’

* Parents in Touch *

‘A funny, clever and inventive way to introduce little children to one of nature’s most unusual creatures ... With vibrant illustrations, full of life, humour and colour, and perfectly capturing the curious youngsters’ spirit of adventure and discovery, this is a sturdy, informative and entertaining addition to any little one’s board book library.’

 

* Lancashire Post *

'A delightful introduction to a very special creature!’

-- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading *

'A neatly paced, cleverly presented, humorous lesson in awareness.’

* Kirkus Reviews *

‘I love the vignettes and background detail which add depth to the story.’

* The Bookseller *

Frann Preston-Gannon is a London-based illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in 2010. In 2011 she was the UK's first recipient of a Sendak Fellowship and spent a month in residence working with the great Maurice Sendak. She was awarded a bronze in the no.8 3x3 Annual of Contemporary Illustration for her unpublished children's work. Frann is the author of The Journey Home (978-1-84365-209-0), Dinosaur Farm (978-1-84365-211-3) and How to Lose a Lemur (978-1-84365-250-2).

 

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ISBN 13 9781843654254
ISBN 10 1843654253
Title Sloth Slept On
Author Frann Preston-Gannon
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2019-03-07
Number of pages 28
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.