Peter & Ernesto: The Lost Sloths by Graham Annable
Published by First Second on April 9th 2019
ISBN: 1626725721
Pages: 128
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Book two of this graphic novel series find Peter & Ernesto and their sloth family in search of a new home after a hurricane comes through and destroys their tree. Annable’s adorable sloths are simple in their design, but with their big eyes and expressive mouths, they will delight the reader. With a maximum of four panels per page and large, clear lettering this book is excellent for emerging readers. As he spins his tale of sloths on a quest, Annable deftly weaves in other animals and topography of the South American landscape home to a sloth from peccaries to armadillos to the dreaded jaguar, primary predator of the slowest-moving animal. The book has plenty of adventure and some fantastic singing and it offers a very satisfying conclusion. More books of these problem-solving, kind-hearted, fun-loving sloths would be welcome. Recommend for any juvenile graphic novel collection, but particularly for readers/browsers in K-3.

Reviewed by Jill O’Connor, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth