17 May Review: Sloth & Squirrel On Vacation
Sloth & Squirrel On Vacation
Series: Sloth and Squirrel
Author: Cathy Ballou Mealy
Illustrator: Kelly Collier
Kids Can Press, 2025
ISBN: 9781525312564 (jacketed hardcover)
$21.99 CAD (jacketed hardcover)
32 pages
Ages: 4 to 7 years, Pre-K – Grade 2
Review by: Cassandra Ricafort
Tired from always working busily at their pickle pop stand, Sloth and Squirrel decide to go on a vacation to Paradise Park. Excited, Squirrel gets started with lots of fun activities, while Sloth prefers to lounge on his floatie. When Squirrel accidentally pops the floatie, he offers to let Sloth take a nap while he buys him a new one at the gift shop. On the way to the shop, Squirrel is sidetracked by many more fun activities; he decides to try them out to see if Sloth would like them, too. However, Squirrel soon gets tired and realizes he misses Sloth. Meanwhile, Sloth wakes up from his nap and searches for his friend, going through all the activities Squirrel did, all the while missing his friend as well. Will the silly duo finally reunite and realize that, while it’s fun doing your own thing, some activities are more fun with each other. This whimsical picture book with adorable illustrations is perfect for young children, as it sends the message that we can be different and have different preferences, yet still remain friends. It would be a nice addition to any children’s library.