High in the thick mangrove trees, a baby sloth clings to his mother. As he grows, the young sloth learns what leaves are best to eat, and where to climb the treetops to bask in the sunshine after frequent rains. But the sleepy sloth never leaves the safety of the trees. It isn't until his mother finally deserts him that the lonely young sloth must discover the world below all by himself.

"From their wide eyes to their long arms, baby sloths are so cute! Discover more about these adorable animals with your own adorable little one. Filled with fun sound words and sweet photos, (human) babies will reach for Hello Baby Sloth! again and again."--

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to baby sloths through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

The slowest mammals on earth, sloths were born to be tree-dwellers. Sloth mothers give birth while hanging upside down! With their long, sharp, curved claws, baby sloths spend their days clinging to tree branches in the rain forest. They make their way down from the trees only once a week for a bathroom break, which makes them vulnerable to predation. Readers will enjoy an accessible yet informative look into how baby sloths grow up. Amazing full-color...

"Read about the slow, sleepy sloth babies and the healthy meals that zookeepers provide for them. This level 3 guided reader book includes intriguing facts and adorable photos. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how these baby animals learn and grow, what they eat, and how they socialize with each other. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, sidebars, and word list for home...