About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the tension between friendship and independence, or when one friend is a risk-taker while the other prefers the comfort of home. It provides a gentle, humorous space to discuss how two people can have very different needs and still remain the best of friends. Peter and Ernesto are sloths who share a tree but see the world differently. When Ernesto decides to travel the world to see the sky, Peter stays behind, paralyzed by worry. The story follows their parallel journeys: Ernesto's physical adventure through the jungle and Peter's emotional journey of facing his fears. It is an ideal pick for children ages 6 to 9 who are starting to navigate social dynamics where interests might diverge from those of their peers.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles anxiety and the fear of the unknown through a metaphorical lens. There is very mild peril involving a whale and some heights, but the resolution is entirely hopeful and secular.
