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Peter & Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths
Peter and Ernesto are sloths. Peter and Ernesto are friends. But Peter and Ernesto are nothing alike. Peter loves their tree and never wants to leave, while Ernesto loves the sky and wants to see it from every place on Earth. When Ernesto leaves to have a grand adventure, Peter stays behind and frets. The two friends grow even closer in separation, as Peter the homebody expands his horizons and Ernesto the wanderer learns the value of home. With ridiculously cute art and simple, funny text, their reunion is even more adorable than you are imagining. Laika Studios superstar artist, writer, and director Graham Annable brings all his significant powers to bear on this timeless friendship story for the youngest graphic novel readers.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published April 10, 2018
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Graham Annable
22 books31 followersOscar-nominated director Graham Annable is a cartoonist and animator living just outside of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and two boys. Mr. Annable's unique voice has been consistently recognized in the mediums of film, games, and graphic novels throughout his career, garnering numerous awards and nominations along the way. When he's not taking his pugs on a walk in the woods he can usually be found doodling ideas for his latest project in the studio.
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February 18, 2019
This was very cute and I enjoyed the story. I thought the sloths could have been cuter instead of crayon types bodies, but the characters were really great. One Sloth has to see the world and the other sloth is terrified of the world and content to stay put.
One sloth leaves and then the other has to go find him, Ernesto. I like the Yin/Yang Aspect between the outgoing Ernesto and the scared Peter. I also like their growth or story arc. I really did enjoy this story. It was a happy tale and I want to read on with this series.
Great story for middle grade kids and people who like that literature.
One sloth leaves and then the other has to go find him, Ernesto. I like the Yin/Yang Aspect between the outgoing Ernesto and the scared Peter. I also like their growth or story arc. I really did enjoy this story. It was a happy tale and I want to read on with this series.
Great story for middle grade kids and people who like that literature.
April 30, 2018
Peter and Ernesto are sloths and BFFs. Their favorite pastime is hanging out at the top of the tree, finding shapes in the clouds while snacking on hibiscus flowers.
One day, Ernesto realizes he loves his friend and his tree and the sky and everything else but he also knows there are more pieces of sky to see. He decides to follow his curiosity, promising Peter he'll be back soon.
Peter is a worrywart who does not like to take risks, who is comfortable with the status-quo and not long after his friend departs, he becomes worried that Ernesto is going to get eaten out there in the wide world. Probably by a bear. Oh, Peter also likes to sing.
Ernesto explores.
Peter reluctantly decides to follow.
Things happen.
The story is fine. It's cute. Kids will love it.
For me, though, it doesn't have that spark, the charm and wit, of so many of these other opposites-attract book.
The illustrations, however, had me enthralled. They are just so fun and I love them to bits!
Also, some of karen's favorite woodland creatures make an appearance!
All in all, the pictures carried this story for me but I think other readers will enjoy both.
Wondering why my pictures are always so lousy? It's because I just snap a shot from the book in front of me. I don't change the lighting, I don't try to make it look nice. I like to pretend I'm showing what I see but, honestly, it's me being lazy.
One day, Ernesto realizes he loves his friend and his tree and the sky and everything else but he also knows there are more pieces of sky to see. He decides to follow his curiosity, promising Peter he'll be back soon.
Peter is a worrywart who does not like to take risks, who is comfortable with the status-quo and not long after his friend departs, he becomes worried that Ernesto is going to get eaten out there in the wide world. Probably by a bear. Oh, Peter also likes to sing.
Ernesto explores.
Peter reluctantly decides to follow.
Things happen.
The story is fine. It's cute. Kids will love it.
For me, though, it doesn't have that spark, the charm and wit, of so many of these other opposites-attract book.
The illustrations, however, had me enthralled. They are just so fun and I love them to bits!
Also, some of karen's favorite woodland creatures make an appearance!
All in all, the pictures carried this story for me but I think other readers will enjoy both.
Wondering why my pictures are always so lousy? It's because I just snap a shot from the book in front of me. I don't change the lighting, I don't try to make it look nice. I like to pretend I'm showing what I see but, honestly, it's me being lazy.
October 19, 2018
To quote the wise words of MC Scat Kat, “opposites attract”. Particularly when those opposites are best buddies. The idea of the carefree soul, untethered by earthly woes, paired with a perpetually concerned best friend, is a staple in all possible forms of entertainment. Children’s literature is no exception. At its best this kind of pairing will introduce us to characters like Frog and Toad. But Lobel, for all his charms, set a pretty high bar with that book. How likely is it that lightning of this sort could strike twice? Well, I’m not going to tell you that Peter & Ernesto is the next Frog and Toad or anything quite like that. For one thing, it’s a graphic novel, not a series of easy books containing short chapters. For another, it’s a single story, not a bunch of little ones. But if you’re looking for that same level of friendship, compassion, and bite-sized adventuring, I don’t think you’d be kooky to check out the latest from Graham Annable. Who knew sloths had so much pep?
Why are sloths so slow? Because they’re content, of course. Peter is anyway. He’s got his favorite tree. He’s got his favorite activity (figuring out shapes in different clouds). He’s got his singing talent. And he has his best friend Ernesto. That is, he HAD his best friend Ernesto. The trouble is that Ernesto isn’t as content with his lot in life as Peter. It’s not enough for him that he gets to see one little patch of sky. He wants to travel all over the world to find other patches of sky, over deserts and mountains and water and ice. So Ernesto takes off, leaving a gutted Peter behind. Now Peter is determined to find his friend and to take him home. But will Ernesto even want to return? And, more importantly, how is Peter going to find him at all?
When I read the book I was enthralled, but now that I’ve managed to produce two small literary critics I figured I should try it out on them before taking a crack at a review. My 7-year-old daughter listened faithfully, as did my 4-year-old boy. When it was done they were thoughtful. Then my daughter remarked, “It’s not very funny, is it?” It was an interesting point, actually. There’s humor in it, certainly, but it’s not a gag-forward telling. Mr. Annable isn’t going for slapstick comedy or big goofy moments. There was one moment that I caught my kids off-guard and made them laugh, and that was when the monkeys were going about calling for their friend Dave. “Dave” is an inherently funny name. The Minions movies figured this out long ago, and this book does to. Something about the single syllable nature of it, I think. At any rate, I wouldn’t peg this book as a laugh-a-minute gigglefest, but there’s a quiet, understated humor to it that’s really going to appeal to the kid that just wants a good story with expressive, interesting characters.
Here. Come with me now. I want to show you the exact moment I fell in love with this book. It’ll only take a second. Have a seat. Comfy? Okay, so let’s look at the two-page spread that goes over pages four and five. Mr. Annable, knowing as he did that he only had 119 pages to work with, makes quick work of setting the plot it motion right at the story’s start. Fair enough, but because he knows what he is doing he actually manages to show, rather than tell, when a character is having a change of heart. On these two pages our hero sloths are admiring various cloud formations. Overcome with the beauty of the moment, Peter bursts into song about how nothing ever changes and nothing ever will. He seems really juiced by this realization. Ernesto, meanwhile, is having a sudden dark night of the soul. All you really need to do here is watch his eyes. He goes from easygoing contentment to slow, dawning sorrow. With just the slightest of lines under one eye and pupils that shift downward in thought, the artist has created an inciting incident that’s entirely internal, but also obvious to any reader less oblivious than Peter.
I think, in my old age, I’ve decided that it isn’t as important that a child reader find a character likable as it is that they find them relatable. And for many, I believe that Ernesto will be the sloth kids aspire to be while Peter is the sloth they identify with most closely. It stands to reason. Peter loves familiarity and routine. So do kids (younger ones anyway). But as children age they become more like Ernesto, eager to see the world and find their place in it. Maybe that’s the secret to this kind of buddy pairing. It’s the two sides of childhood. The first part that longs for safety and stability and the second part that just wants to get away.
Graham Annable. Graham . . . Graham Annable. Shoot. How the heck do I know that name? It was driving me crazy for a while. It wasn’t because I knew his adult books like Stickleback or The Book of Grickle. But as I may have mentioned, there’s that way he draws eyes. It’s like nothing else I’d ever seen. That’s when it struck me. Eyes, eh? And this is a book from First Second? It only took me a moment to rush over and check my copy of Fairy Tale Comics: Classic Tales Told by Extraordinary Comics published in 2013. A quick check inside and lo and behold I was right. About five years ago Mr. Annable was last seen illustrating a wordless telling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In that tale the bears are almost entirely eyes. Eyes that, to the infinite amusement of my children, don’t really change expression much in the course of the tale. He’s worked primarily in the world of adult comics, so I hope Peter & Ernesto is a sign of further things to come in the kid sphere.
If I were to compare Peter & Ernesto’s style to any other series or artist, the closest I’d come up with would be Sara Varon. Books like Robot Dreams and the more recent New Shoes sport the same easygoing vibe as Annable’s. These are graphic novels for those kids that don’t need big action set pieces, bloody battles, or robot wars to retain their interest. If the children’s comic world was like the movie world, Peter & Ernesto would below in the indie film category. It’s quiet and touching. A story of friendship and finding what it is that you love in this world, even as you continue to love what you’ve left behind. Sweet and honest, with a magnificent ability to show rather than tell, Peter & Ernesto’s first adventure is just the right speed for just the right reader. Find it and hand it over to that kid today.
For ages 5-10
Why are sloths so slow? Because they’re content, of course. Peter is anyway. He’s got his favorite tree. He’s got his favorite activity (figuring out shapes in different clouds). He’s got his singing talent. And he has his best friend Ernesto. That is, he HAD his best friend Ernesto. The trouble is that Ernesto isn’t as content with his lot in life as Peter. It’s not enough for him that he gets to see one little patch of sky. He wants to travel all over the world to find other patches of sky, over deserts and mountains and water and ice. So Ernesto takes off, leaving a gutted Peter behind. Now Peter is determined to find his friend and to take him home. But will Ernesto even want to return? And, more importantly, how is Peter going to find him at all?
When I read the book I was enthralled, but now that I’ve managed to produce two small literary critics I figured I should try it out on them before taking a crack at a review. My 7-year-old daughter listened faithfully, as did my 4-year-old boy. When it was done they were thoughtful. Then my daughter remarked, “It’s not very funny, is it?” It was an interesting point, actually. There’s humor in it, certainly, but it’s not a gag-forward telling. Mr. Annable isn’t going for slapstick comedy or big goofy moments. There was one moment that I caught my kids off-guard and made them laugh, and that was when the monkeys were going about calling for their friend Dave. “Dave” is an inherently funny name. The Minions movies figured this out long ago, and this book does to. Something about the single syllable nature of it, I think. At any rate, I wouldn’t peg this book as a laugh-a-minute gigglefest, but there’s a quiet, understated humor to it that’s really going to appeal to the kid that just wants a good story with expressive, interesting characters.
Here. Come with me now. I want to show you the exact moment I fell in love with this book. It’ll only take a second. Have a seat. Comfy? Okay, so let’s look at the two-page spread that goes over pages four and five. Mr. Annable, knowing as he did that he only had 119 pages to work with, makes quick work of setting the plot it motion right at the story’s start. Fair enough, but because he knows what he is doing he actually manages to show, rather than tell, when a character is having a change of heart. On these two pages our hero sloths are admiring various cloud formations. Overcome with the beauty of the moment, Peter bursts into song about how nothing ever changes and nothing ever will. He seems really juiced by this realization. Ernesto, meanwhile, is having a sudden dark night of the soul. All you really need to do here is watch his eyes. He goes from easygoing contentment to slow, dawning sorrow. With just the slightest of lines under one eye and pupils that shift downward in thought, the artist has created an inciting incident that’s entirely internal, but also obvious to any reader less oblivious than Peter.
I think, in my old age, I’ve decided that it isn’t as important that a child reader find a character likable as it is that they find them relatable. And for many, I believe that Ernesto will be the sloth kids aspire to be while Peter is the sloth they identify with most closely. It stands to reason. Peter loves familiarity and routine. So do kids (younger ones anyway). But as children age they become more like Ernesto, eager to see the world and find their place in it. Maybe that’s the secret to this kind of buddy pairing. It’s the two sides of childhood. The first part that longs for safety and stability and the second part that just wants to get away.
Graham Annable. Graham . . . Graham Annable. Shoot. How the heck do I know that name? It was driving me crazy for a while. It wasn’t because I knew his adult books like Stickleback or The Book of Grickle. But as I may have mentioned, there’s that way he draws eyes. It’s like nothing else I’d ever seen. That’s when it struck me. Eyes, eh? And this is a book from First Second? It only took me a moment to rush over and check my copy of Fairy Tale Comics: Classic Tales Told by Extraordinary Comics published in 2013. A quick check inside and lo and behold I was right. About five years ago Mr. Annable was last seen illustrating a wordless telling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In that tale the bears are almost entirely eyes. Eyes that, to the infinite amusement of my children, don’t really change expression much in the course of the tale. He’s worked primarily in the world of adult comics, so I hope Peter & Ernesto is a sign of further things to come in the kid sphere.
If I were to compare Peter & Ernesto’s style to any other series or artist, the closest I’d come up with would be Sara Varon. Books like Robot Dreams and the more recent New Shoes sport the same easygoing vibe as Annable’s. These are graphic novels for those kids that don’t need big action set pieces, bloody battles, or robot wars to retain their interest. If the children’s comic world was like the movie world, Peter & Ernesto would below in the indie film category. It’s quiet and touching. A story of friendship and finding what it is that you love in this world, even as you continue to love what you’ve left behind. Sweet and honest, with a magnificent ability to show rather than tell, Peter & Ernesto’s first adventure is just the right speed for just the right reader. Find it and hand it over to that kid today.
For ages 5-10
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July 24, 2020
Much as I like sloths, and I liked the illustrations, and the core ideas of friendship, being brave, going to new places and meeting new people, I found it really, really strange that Peter and Ernesto's world has no female creatures.
April 6, 2018
My new favorite graphic novel for young readers!
Think a mix of Burt and Ernie, Finding Nemo, Mo Willems, and SLOTHS!!
Think a mix of Burt and Ernie, Finding Nemo, Mo Willems, and SLOTHS!!
December 16, 2021
Featured in a grandma reads session.
Opposites attract! Peter loves home, safety and control over all . . . .Ernesto wants to wander, see the world from all its different spots and meet the creatures on it. . . from there develops a tale that my crew enjoyed. This book is in a graphic format, which as often as I can finagle it, turns into a play, where parts are assigned and they read to me!
This was a delight, with a properly worried Peter and an effusive Ernesto. The vote to continue with the series was unanimous!
Opposites attract! Peter loves home, safety and control over all . . . .Ernesto wants to wander, see the world from all its different spots and meet the creatures on it. . . from there develops a tale that my crew enjoyed. This book is in a graphic format, which as often as I can finagle it, turns into a play, where parts are assigned and they read to me!
This was a delight, with a properly worried Peter and an effusive Ernesto. The vote to continue with the series was unanimous!
February 1, 2019
I don't really read comic books but now I'm interested. I read this very adorable comic story between two very good friend sloths, in only in one sitting. I like how ernesto isnt afraid to go out into the world to go in a adventure.
January 15, 2019
Cute friendship story.
May 30, 2020
So fun & cute. Elementary readers & graphic novel fans will love it. It gets an extra star for being my kind of silly and, well, about 2 adorable sloths.
May 31, 2018
A digital copy of this book was provided to me by First Second Books via NetGalley.
This is quite a charming comic book about the adventures of two best sloth friends, Peter and Ernesto. The friends have a great dynamic that kids can learn from. They can also see the value in following your friend to the edge of the world, even when you would rather stay on your favorite tree forever. Sure, the tree is nice and cozy, but what good is it without your best friend by your side? And of course the adventures of Peter and Ernesto will teach those kids who are reluctant to step out of their comfort zone that the world may be a big and scary place, but it's also full of exciting things just waiting to be explored.
This is quite a charming comic book about the adventures of two best sloth friends, Peter and Ernesto. The friends have a great dynamic that kids can learn from. They can also see the value in following your friend to the edge of the world, even when you would rather stay on your favorite tree forever. Sure, the tree is nice and cozy, but what good is it without your best friend by your side? And of course the adventures of Peter and Ernesto will teach those kids who are reluctant to step out of their comfort zone that the world may be a big and scary place, but it's also full of exciting things just waiting to be explored.
April 5, 2018
Two friends are separated when one of them has wanderlust. Can they find their way back to one another?
This first in a new early chapter graphic novel series will be perfect as a read-aloud with all its silly songs and fun friendship storyline.
This first in a new early chapter graphic novel series will be perfect as a read-aloud with all its silly songs and fun friendship storyline.
April 12, 2018
A cute story that will appeal to younger children. This is a good one for the themes of friendship and bravery. The art was delightful.
September 27, 2019
Bravery, friendship, humor, helping others, and a couple of sloths. This was too fun. A perfect early graphic novel for my transitional readers. They're going to love giggling with this one.
July 11, 2018
Love this earlier graphic novel. Perfect for readers who are looking for something longer, but not ready for a full graphic novel.
And it has sloths.
And it has sloths.
July 18, 2018
I really enjoyed this one, It's funny, well-written and terrifically illustrated graphic novel about friendship and adventure.
February 13, 2020
A tale of friendship, courage and itchy explorer feet.
February 24, 2022
Why I gift this book: My kid is obsessed with these guys (yours probably will be too).
February 27, 2021
This is a 5 star read for a very personal reason- it is the first book that my reluctant, struggling reader asked "Could I just keep reading?" after we finished our twenty minutes together. And it looks more like a big book like his friends are reading than a beginning reader. I am happy there are two more Peter and Ernesto books....I wish there were a dozen more. Who doesn't love an odd couple friendship story?
April 21, 2022
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadorable.
June 29, 2018
Grickle creator and Oscar nominated animator and cartoonist Graham Annable debuts on the children's graphic novel scene with Peter & Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths. A simultaneously funny, dry and sincere read, this graphic novel is about the deep friendship between the titular two sloths, and what happens when one breaks away from their safe space and goes exploring.
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Image via Macmillan Publishers[/caption]From the images taken from A Tale of Two Sloths above and below, you get a definite sense of the art, style and narrative approach that Annable takes. Straightforward storytelling style, concise and leaner text, clean lines, strong and bright illustrations...and, may I say, two of the quirkiest looking (yet very cute!) sloths I have had the pleasure of reading about. As we learn from the description, Ernesto surprises his best friend Peter with the news that he has to go out on an adventure: "I want to see all of the sky!", he exclaims to Peter. As Ernesto sets out with a brilliantly optimistic and happy attitude, Peter quivers for a short time on his tree, completely fretting about what misfortunes could befall his friend. Readers get to see one storyline of Ernesto's pretty awesome and serendipitous adventures in meeting helpful animal friends, and getting a chance to wander and wonder at all the world has to offer. The second storyline follows Peter as he- very bravely- and very cautiously attempts to set out to make sure his friend returns home safely. As Ernesto and Peter go their separate directions, readers can see how their different approaches to facing roadblocks provide varying results- offering some great visual gags and fun plot turns. At its heart, A Tale of Two Sloths is about these two great friends, how much they care about each other and how their adventures expand their understandings of home, making their respective plans for a safe homecoming even sweeter (and very funny, too!).
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Image via Macmillan Publishers[/caption]Sure to delight fans of James Burks' Bird & Squirrel series, Ben Clanton's Narwhal and Jelly books, and Dana Simpson's Phoebe and Her Unicorn series, I can see Peter & Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths being a big hit for graphic novel readers and/or perhaps more hesitant chapter book readers. Moreover, with summer reading coming up, I know from experience how much graphic novels circulate (even more!) over the summer, so this might be a great one to check out- especially as there are plans for further series entries! All around funny, genuinely sweet, with a helping of eccentricity and wit, Peter & Ernesto is terrific fun. I'll be looking forward to reading book two! Be sure to check out Graham Annable's fantastic post on his blog all about the details of making of Peter & Ernesto and the inspiration of Arnold Lobel's classic Frog and Toad series.
I received a copy of this title courtesy of Raincoast Books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and comments are my own.
June 22, 2021
5 out of 10
Peter and Ernesto is a short graphic novel about two sloths. Ernesto wants to go on an adventure with Peter, but Peter refuses. Ernesto goes by himself. Around an hour later, Peter gets worried and goes to look for Ernesto. Peter and Ernesto each go different routes, so they each go on separate adventures.
It's a cute little graphic novel. It's very short, although it looks quite long in person. Most of the panels have no dialogue and just depict an adventure.
I liked the art, but overall most of this book just feels like going to point A to point B with no rhyme or reason. This definitely is a neat book for little kids, but on outward appearance, I thought this book would have a lot more to it. It only took me around ten minutes to read this book, and although I'm not the target audience, I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed with this book. Their adventure just feels a little pointless to me.
Props to the really nice art though!
Peter and Ernesto is a short graphic novel about two sloths. Ernesto wants to go on an adventure with Peter, but Peter refuses. Ernesto goes by himself. Around an hour later, Peter gets worried and goes to look for Ernesto. Peter and Ernesto each go different routes, so they each go on separate adventures.
It's a cute little graphic novel. It's very short, although it looks quite long in person. Most of the panels have no dialogue and just depict an adventure.
I liked the art, but overall most of this book just feels like going to point A to point B with no rhyme or reason. This definitely is a neat book for little kids, but on outward appearance, I thought this book would have a lot more to it. It only took me around ten minutes to read this book, and although I'm not the target audience, I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed with this book. Their adventure just feels a little pointless to me.
Props to the really nice art though!
February 19, 2018
How does a teacher reinforce the fact that sometimes we need to go outside our comfort zones to learn more? Perhaps by using sloths?
Ernesto and Peter are the odd couple of sloths. Ernesto likes to explore. Peter likes to stay at home. But both end up learning a great deal more about the world, and themselves, in this journey that takes them to encounters with a musically inclined whale, an encouraging macaw, a wise camel, some singing monkeys, a few comic crabs, and one salivating polar bear.
Appropriate for readers of all ages, this book would be the perfect addition to any elementary school's library. That way any self-conscious adults wouldn't feel guilty reading this wonderful graphic novel and laughing aloud...and possibly singing along with Peter and Ernesto. (Not saying I did, but my dog may have been serenaded this morning when I read this)
Ernesto and Peter are the odd couple of sloths. Ernesto likes to explore. Peter likes to stay at home. But both end up learning a great deal more about the world, and themselves, in this journey that takes them to encounters with a musically inclined whale, an encouraging macaw, a wise camel, some singing monkeys, a few comic crabs, and one salivating polar bear.
Appropriate for readers of all ages, this book would be the perfect addition to any elementary school's library. That way any self-conscious adults wouldn't feel guilty reading this wonderful graphic novel and laughing aloud...and possibly singing along with Peter and Ernesto. (Not saying I did, but my dog may have been serenaded this morning when I read this)
May 22, 2019
An adorable graphic novel about friendship, worrying, and adventure. It reminded me of an old favorite Toot & Puddle -- one friend wants to stay home, the other wants to see the world.
The only thing missing for me was jokes about how slow sloths are. I kept waiting for there to be some twist about how it was taking ages for Peter and Ernesto to get anywhere, but, alas, it didn't seem to factor in. Still, I think a good number of kids will already know that sloths are super slow and find it funny on the face of it that a sloth wants to travel around the world.
Overall very cute and compelling. I loved the ending. All around an easy sell to even the most reluctant readers.
The only thing missing for me was jokes about how slow sloths are. I kept waiting for there to be some twist about how it was taking ages for Peter and Ernesto to get anywhere, but, alas, it didn't seem to factor in. Still, I think a good number of kids will already know that sloths are super slow and find it funny on the face of it that a sloth wants to travel around the world.
Overall very cute and compelling. I loved the ending. All around an easy sell to even the most reluctant readers.
July 26, 2018
Peter and Ernesto are friends and they are also sloths. Usually, they are happy hanging out in their tree together, but after some cloud watching, Ernesto decides that he wants to see the ENTIRE sky and sets off on an adventure. Peter is terrified that something awful will happen to his friend and he cautiously goes looking for him. Meanwhile, Ernesto is having a great time making new friends and seeing all sorts of different skies – ocean skies, desert skies, constellations, northern lights. Both sloths end up meeting and making new friends, and eventually Ernesto decides it’s time to come home and Peter is there waiting for him. Very sweet story about friendship with adorable sloth characters.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 19, 2018
Sweet and funny. Evokes comparisons to Frog and Toad before Frog became a little overbearing and Toad started getting all resentful (which is not meant as a burn on the Frog and Toad books which I love deeply and with my whole heart).
Both my kids enjoyed Peter and Ernesto. My daughter (five) gave it two thumbs up. Seriously. This is how she responds when I ask her what she thinks about books. With her thumbs. My son (nine) took it to school with him the day after I shared it with him so that he could show all his friends. He wrote “This contains an amazing book” on a padded mailer and put the book inside to keep it safe.
Both my kids enjoyed Peter and Ernesto. My daughter (five) gave it two thumbs up. Seriously. This is how she responds when I ask her what she thinks about books. With her thumbs. My son (nine) took it to school with him the day after I shared it with him so that he could show all his friends. He wrote “This contains an amazing book” on a padded mailer and put the book inside to keep it safe.
September 10, 2017
Peter and Ernesto are best friends who are usually content to hang around their tree and cloud picture. Ernesto, though, decides he'd like to see a little more of the great big sky, so he sets off on an adventure -- an adventure that leads Peter to worry about him and set off after him! Both sloths have their own sorts of adventure in this delightful graphic novel, which is rife with deadpan, dry humor. Pretty delightful.
August 24, 2018
Peter and Ernesto enjoy cloud watching together in their favorite tree. Suddenly, Ernesto declares that he would like to see a different part of the sky and leaves, promising to return. As days pass, Peter begins to worry and tries to find Ernesto. Will Ernesto ever come back? A fun graphic novel about adventure, friendship, and sloth-lovers everywhere!
Recommended for grades 2-5. Lexile Level: 390
Reviewed by Christine Hwang, Youth and School Services, Vernon Area Public Library
Recommended for grades 2-5. Lexile Level: 390
Reviewed by Christine Hwang, Youth and School Services, Vernon Area Public Library
November 28, 2018
Every. Single. Named. Character. Is. Male.
Normally I'm the biggest First Second fan there is, but this irritated me to no end (especially given that all animals are already mostly male in any given picture book or book for young readers).
This not only doesn't pass the Bechdel test...it couldn't even pretend to sit down to write the test.
Boo, Graham Annable; boo.
Normally I'm the biggest First Second fan there is, but this irritated me to no end (especially given that all animals are already mostly male in any given picture book or book for young readers).
This not only doesn't pass the Bechdel test...it couldn't even pretend to sit down to write the test.
Boo, Graham Annable; boo.
August 28, 2017
Move over Frog & Toad... here come Peter & Ernesto. Hilariously deadpan and goofily sweet, this great beginning reader graphic novel will make readers want to drop everything (except, maybe, this book) to make cloud pictures and star gaze.
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