Theodore, The Sloth Who Wants to Race
Mom's Choice Awards 2024 Winner
Creative Child Magazine 2024 Book of the Year Award Winner
The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist, Audiobook
Literary Titan Book Award Winner
"Should be in every public and school library." - IBPA Book Award Judge
Meet Theodore: A little sloth with big dreams.
The perfect back-to-school read-aloud to inspire confidence, resilience, and classroom community!
Theodore yearns to RACE, to EARN his wins, to prove his WORTH. The only catch? Well, he's a sloth, the slowest mammal ON THIS EARTH. But that can't stop a dream. With determination, a few good friends and a touch of science, Theo sets out to overcome his obstacles. Join him on his (two-toed) quest for athletic glory!
Why parents, teachers, and kids love Theodore, The Sloth Who Wants to Race:
- Free Interactive Bonus: Includes a QR code inside the book for a free downloadable activity pack to extend the learning fun!
- Inspiring Themes: Teaches powerful, real-world lessons about perseverance, resilience, and never giving up on your goals.
- Fun & Educational: Features bonus educational STEM content at the back of the book, co-authored by former veterinarian Dr. Sam!
- Perfect for Storytime: Captivates listeners with a humorous, rhyming rhythm that makes it an absolute joy to read aloud.
- Classroom Ready: Ideal for early elementary school teachers, library story hours, and home bookshelves.
Reading Level Information:
- Target Age: Engaging read-aloud for ages 5 to 9
- Guided Reading Level: M
- Lexile(R) Measure: 660L