BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) – ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: MANY
Baby Destiny was found under a tree by people kind enough to call an expect. She was separated from her mom, hungry, weak, and sick. Scientists at a sloth rescue center in Costa Rica took her in. They named her and nursed her back to health, though her one eye never healed. For the next couple years, Destiny was taught skills she’d need to survive in the wild, such as what to eat, how to take potty breaks, how to climb trees and move from tree to tree, and how to stay hidden.
This narrative animal rescue story is endearing, accessible to readers just starting to read to learn, and well-illustrated with great photos. The back matter includes notes from the author and photographer, a map of sloth habitat, sloth facts, and additional resources.
Reviewer: P.K. Foster, MLS, elementary school teacher-librarian
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