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Description
Howard the cheetah loves being fast and always wins every race. When Howard injures his leg and can no longer run fast, he befriends a sloth, the slowest animal in the jungle. The sloth helps Howard appreciate taking life at a slower pace. The book is for children in grades K-3 with a reading level of 2.8.
Quick Summary
A speedy cheetah who suddenly has to learn patience teams up with the world's chillest sloth in this unlikely friendship story that proves opposites really do attract. Kids will crack up at the funny pair and feel all the warm fuzzies when Howard discovers that taking life at a slower pace isn't so bad after all. If your kid loves sweet friendship tales like Frog and Toad or Elephant and Piggie, they'll absolutely adore this quick read. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders, especially kids who enjoy stories about unlikely friends learning from each other.