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jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet graphic novel for kids about sloth BFFs. One wants to stay in their home tree forever and the other wants to get out and explore to see the sky from every place on Earth.
My 8 yo son enjoyed this one and said “it was short for a graphic novel but I liked it!”
My 8 yo son enjoyed this one and said “it was short for a graphic novel but I liked it!”
christiana's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a delight! I love all the graphic novels coming out for the just beyond Elephant and Piggie crowd. If you liked Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea, this one is a good readalike.
annieharhar's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My 12 year old loved it and so did I!
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
4.0
Ernesto and Peter are sloths and best friends. Ernesto decides to go on an adventure. Peter fears for and misses his friend at first, but then winds up having an adventure of his own.
rkiladitis's review against another edition
4.0
Peter and Ernesto are best friends. They're sloths, who live in a tree and spend their days munching hibiscus and watching the clouds, naming the shapes they see in them as they go by. But Ernesto isn't satisfied. He loves the sky, but their tree only offers one piece of it. There's so much more sky to see! Peter is content to stay in his tree, but Ernesto needs to take a trip and see the sky from all over. Ernesto revels in his adventure, making new friends and having exciting new experiences, while Peter stays at home, worried sick over Ernesto. Despite his fear, Peter sets off in search of Ernesto, making some new friends of his own. The two friends reunite, having both learned valuable lessons: Ernesto, the value of home; Peter, the importance of expanding one's horizons.
The friendship between Peter and Ernesto is the sweetest part of this book. Graham Annable's one-two punch of adorable, cartoony artwork with giant, expressive eyes, and fun dialogue will be a winner with intermediate and middle grade readers. The characters' friendship is reminiscent of Frog and Toad; two characters, each a foil for the other, and their unabashed friendship. Their reunion will make you sigh and smile; it's that sweet. The art is adorable, and at times - like a panel where Ernesto gazes at The Northern Lights, and we see how small he is in relation to the sky - is breathtaking.
Thank goodness, Peter and Ernesto will return. I can't wait.
The friendship between Peter and Ernesto is the sweetest part of this book. Graham Annable's one-two punch of adorable, cartoony artwork with giant, expressive eyes, and fun dialogue will be a winner with intermediate and middle grade readers. The characters' friendship is reminiscent of Frog and Toad; two characters, each a foil for the other, and their unabashed friendship. Their reunion will make you sigh and smile; it's that sweet. The art is adorable, and at times - like a panel where Ernesto gazes at The Northern Lights, and we see how small he is in relation to the sky - is breathtaking.
Thank goodness, Peter and Ernesto will return. I can't wait.
glowbird's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute! More thoughtful and sweet than I was expecting. The art isn’t outstanding but it makes an impact. Very appropriate for kindergarten.
davin_christensen's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a cute story about some of the cutest characters that are sloths. Loved there friendship.
librariandest's review against another edition
5.0
An adorable graphic novel about friendship, worrying, and adventure. It reminded me of an old favorite [b:Toot & Puddle|1032414|Toot & Puddle (Toot and Puddle)|Holly Hobbie|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1223632427s/1032414.jpg|1018693] -- one friend wants to stay home, the other wants to see the world.
The only thing missing for me was jokes about how slow sloths are. I kept waiting for there to be some twist about how it was taking ages for Peter and Ernesto to get anywhere, but, alas, it didn't seem to factor in. Still, I think a good number of kids will already know that sloths are super slow and find it funny on the face of it that a sloth wants to travel around the world.
Overall very cute and compelling. I loved the ending. All around an easy sell to even the most reluctant readers.
The only thing missing for me was jokes about how slow sloths are. I kept waiting for there to be some twist about how it was taking ages for Peter and Ernesto to get anywhere, but, alas, it didn't seem to factor in. Still, I think a good number of kids will already know that sloths are super slow and find it funny on the face of it that a sloth wants to travel around the world.
Overall very cute and compelling. I loved the ending. All around an easy sell to even the most reluctant readers.