Sleepy Sloth

A touch-and-feel book

Illustrated by Natalie Merheb
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Board Book
$7.99 US
5.75"W x 5.75"H x 0.69"D  
On sale Jan 20, 2026 | 10 Pages | 9781664351868
Up to Kindergarten

Poor sleepy Sloth just wants to take a nap, but there’s too much noise from his friends in the busy rain forest! Will the soothing chirrup of the tree frog help him fall asleep?

In the busy, bustling rain forest,
Sloth hangs from a tree.
“I’d really like to sleep now....
How difficult can it be?”

Poor sleepy Sloth just wants to take a nap, but there’s too much noise from his friends in the busy rain forest! Will the soothing chirrup of the tree frog help him fall asleep? This cozy book features simple rhyming text, bold and colorful artwork, a touch-and-feel die cut on the cover and throughout, as well as fun textures to explore, making this the perfect book for toddlers.
Rosie Adams lives in Lancashire, England, with three dogs and a goldfish named Bert. She loves to write stories about animals and nature. In her spare time, she likes painting, traveling, and taking long walks in the countryside.

Natalie Merheb has been working as a graphic designer and children's book illustrator for more than a dozen years. Born and raised in the United States, she now lives with her husband and twin daughters in Dubai. When she's not working, Natalie enjoys horseback riding, painting, and cooking.
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Poor sleepy Sloth just wants to take a nap, but there’s too much noise from his friends in the busy rain forest! Will the soothing chirrup of the tree frog help him fall asleep?

In the busy, bustling rain forest,
Sloth hangs from a tree.
“I’d really like to sleep now....
How difficult can it be?”

Poor sleepy Sloth just wants to take a nap, but there’s too much noise from his friends in the busy rain forest! Will the soothing chirrup of the tree frog help him fall asleep? This cozy book features simple rhyming text, bold and colorful artwork, a touch-and-feel die cut on the cover and throughout, as well as fun textures to explore, making this the perfect book for toddlers.

Author

Rosie Adams lives in Lancashire, England, with three dogs and a goldfish named Bert. She loves to write stories about animals and nature. In her spare time, she likes painting, traveling, and taking long walks in the countryside.

Natalie Merheb has been working as a graphic designer and children's book illustrator for more than a dozen years. Born and raised in the United States, she now lives with her husband and twin daughters in Dubai. When she's not working, Natalie enjoys horseback riding, painting, and cooking.

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