the Speedy Sloth

Name: the Speedy Sloth
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SKU: 9781760974893
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By Rebecca Young

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Summary

The Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young is a delightful children's book that follows an unlikely hero, a charming sloth who is anything but slow. This little sloth dreams of being speedy and challenges expectations by entering a big race. Filled with vibrant illustrations and a heartwarming story about perseverance and self-belief, it's perfect for inspiring young readers.
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the Speedy Sloth

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Description

It was finally time for the event of the year, Spike couldn’t believe it—The Great Race was here! The other sloths said it couldn’t be done, but Spike didn’t care, she was ready to run!

From award-winning creators, Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie comes this inspiring story to celebrate all winners.

The Speedy Sloth is the official story chosen for ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2023, read by over 2 million readers across Australia and New Zealand!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760974893

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Press

Contributors:

Illustrated by Heath McKenzie

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 24

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