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list price: $18.95
edition:Hardcover
category: Children's Fiction
published: Aug 2015
ISBN:9781771470759
publisher:
Owlkids Books Inc.
list price: $18.95
edition:Hardcover
category: Children's Fiction
published: Aug 2015
ISBN:9781771470759
publisher:
Owlkids Books Inc.
Description
Kyle has to go. There’s just one problem: as a young three-toed sloth, he lives high in the rainforest canopy with his mom, and it’s a LONG way down to the forest floor. Like other sloths, Kyle only goes down to the ground once a week when he has to do his “business.” And he’s never made the journey by himself before.
Kyle’s mom says he’s old enough to go alone, but Kyle isn’t sure he’s ready. It’s so far! And won’t it be lonely? Unfortunately, he doesn’t have much time to decide.
As he descends, Kyle’s worries dissipate when he discovers he’s not really alone. He encounters friendly neighbors like the red-spectacled parrot, whipsnake, tiger-legged monkey tree frog and leaf-cutting ant, all camouflaged in the canopy. With encouragement from his mom, he keeps moving — and makes it just in time.
The book closes with two pages of informational text: one about three-toed sloths and the other about camouflage. Cut-paper collage art brings the rainforest canopy and all its many layers to life throughout this sweet, gently humorous story about new experiences and newfound independence.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 3 to 7
- Grade:
- p to 3
Awards
- Long-listed, Nominated for the Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Willow Awards
- Winner, Vicky Metcalf Award for author Jan Thornhill's body of work
Editorial Reviews
"Thornhill uses gentle humour and a relatable storyline to teach kids about responsibility and overcoming their fears, but the real stars of the book are Ashley Barron's gorgeous paper collage illustrations, which elevate a simple story to a thing of beauty."
— Quill & Quire
"A nice choice to introduce young listeners to the rainforest and celebrate independence."
— School Library Journal
"In warm, colorful cut-paper collage, the story takes a creative approach to easing children into potty training and other firsts, with the support of loved ones along the way."
— Booklist
"Stunningly illustrated...this sweet story would be a wonderful addition to the elementary school library...it could be utilized in conjunction with habitat study, a lesson in friendship and encouragement, or simply read for enjoyment. Highly recommended."
— School Library Connection
"A startlingly informative alternative to the run-of-the-mill potty book."
— Kirkus
"Simple and heartwarming...highly recommended."
— Midwest Book Review
"A mix of science and story."
— Resource Links
"Kyle Goes Alone will be an appreciated and well-used addition to a school library collection. Highly recommended."
— Canadian Review of Materials
"We all loved this book... the reason we liked it the most was, as Phoenix put it, "Sloths are just cool.""
— Globe and Mail
"[A] triumph of storytelling, blending scientific non-fiction, collage artistry and sloth-pooping."
— CanLit for Little Canadians
