The Sloth Life: Dream On!
#2 in Sloth Life Series
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What’s inside...
Sloth-tastic! Full of jokes and adorable (and sleepy!) illustrations, this full-color collection of inspirational sloth moments is perfect for sloth lovers everywhere. Meet Sloth! He believes that relaxing is an art form, that slippers are an underrated fashion accessory, and that there's nothing better than a nap except for two naps. Or five. Sloth's favorite things include: Ice cream flavor: Cookies & Dream, Book: Harry Pillow and the Half-Asleep Prince, Holiday: Hanukkah (he can wear his pajamakkahs). This book, chock full of puns and the cuddliest art from the creator of the popular Diary of a Pug series, will inspire you to live your best sloth life!
Discussion points
What do you think makes the sloth in the story feel happiest?
Why do you think the sloth dreams about the adventures he has?
How do you feel when you have a dream about something exciting?
What is something you would love to dream about, and why?
How can we be more like the sloth and take our time to enjoy life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a gentle voice that matches the slow pace of the sloth in the story to create a calming reading environment.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite dream from the book, encouraging them to connect visually and creatively with the story.
Relate the sloth’s dreams to your child’s aspirations or favorite activities to personalize the story's themes.
Discuss the importance of patience and taking things slowly, as demonstrated by the sloth, to teach valuable life lessons through the book's narrative.
Encourage your child to tell their own bedtime story about a day in the life of a sloth, fostering their narrative skills and imagination.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The main character, Sammy the Sloth, takes his time to achieve his goals, demonstrating that patience can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of waiting patiently for their turn or for results, understanding that immediate gratification isn't always possible.
Example Lesson: Self-Acceptance
Explanation: Throughout the story, Sammy learns to embrace his unique qualities, showing children that being different is what makes them special.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to appreciate their own individual traits and abilities, fostering a positive self-image.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Sammy faces several challenges but never gives up, teaching the importance of persistence even when faced with obstacles.
Real-World Application: Children are motivated to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether it be in learning new skills, sports, or personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Sammy shows kindness to other characters who are struggling, which illustrates the importance of understanding and caring for others' feelings.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children recognize the emotions of others and respond with compassion and kindness in real-life interactions.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Sammy collaborates with his friends to solve problems, highlighting the benefits of working together towards common goals.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of cooperation and how working with others can lead to achieving great things.