A speedy squirrel and a sleepy sloth try to get the job done in this
funny, heartwarming tale of two lovable, but unlikely, friends.
Though Sloth and Squirrel are good friends, they have different ways of
doing things --- and different speeds of doing them. So, when Squirrel
gets them jobs as pickle packers to earn money for a new bike, things
don't go according to plan. It seems that the contrasting skill sets of
a fast-as-lightening squirrel and a slow-as-molasses sloth can make for
a mess of an outcome, and before long, the friends are shown the pickle
factory's door, along with the 677 1/2 jars of pickles they packed
incorrectly! Now the pair are bicycle-less, with only pickles to show
for themselves. Or so they think --- until the resourceful pair come up
with an ingenious plan!
This delightful story from Cathy Ballou Mealey is a celebration of
friendships of all kinds and a testament to ingenuity and hard work.
Packed with funny details that aren't in the text, Kelly Collier's
engaging illustrations are full of personality and silly, emotionally
expressive humor. Together they create a hilarious picture book that's
perfect for a fun and lively read-aloud. At the same time, the positive
themes in the book highlight a growth mindset and character education
lessons on teamwork, perseverance and initiative.