Gabrielle Prendergast is the award-winning author of numerous books for children and teens. She won the BC Book Prize for her YA sci-fi novel Zero Repeat Forever and the Westchester Award for her YA novel Audacious. After years of working in social welfare and the music and film industries, Gabrielle began writing books when she became a mother so she could work from home. She is the author of Aftershock and Flash Flood in the Orca Anchor series and the picture book Dear Polar Bears. Gabrielle lives in East Vancouver.

Sophie Benmouyal is a freelance illustrator based in Montreal. After working as a graphic designer for a few years, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a freelance children's book illustrator. From her home studio, she likes to explore colors and textures while experimenting with different techniques. Her two full-of-life little girls are her main source of inspiration by reminding her daily of the importance of dreams and play. They are also an excellent excuse for her compulsive children's book buying.

"The text is perfect for little ones showing an interest in a book's language. Three-word rhyming refrains capture the actions, while the digital artwork tells the full story through full page spreads that show facial expression in every detail of the adventure...Little ones will enjoy the tale, and will soon be mimicking the telling."

-- "Sal's Fiction Addiction"

"The sloth's deep burnt-red hues pop nicely amid the verdant setting, while her delightful, human-inspired facial expressions exhibit everything from the surprise of falling from the tree to the anguish of her injury. Together, images and words make for a well-told tale that highlights the often-fraught relationship between humans and animals."

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-05-13

Length: 33 pages