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Description
Sasha cannot wait to go swimming with her best friend Mr. Sloth, but when his very slow pace causes Sasha to lose her patience, she decides to go into the lake without him.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who's just learning to read on their own, this little book is a gem. The story follows Sasha, an eager kid who's best friends with a sloth named Mr. Sloth (yes, really), and when Sasha's so excited to go swimming that she can't handle waiting for her slowpoke friend anymore, things get interesting. It's one of those stories where the humor comes straight from the situation a sloth being a sloth and kids tend to find it hilarious when Sasha finally gives up waiting and splashes into the lake without him. There's a nice little message about friendship and patience woven in, but it never feels preachy, which is refreshing. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through second grade, especially those who love animal characters or stories with a silly premise. If your young reader enjoyed "The Bad Seed" or other quick, humorous early readers, they'll likely gravitate toward this one too. At only 606 words, it's short enough to keep attention spans intact while still delivering a complete story with a satisfying ending.