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Sloth Who Slowed Us Down

The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down

By Margaret Wild
Illustrator Vivienne To

Hardcover

Price: $16.99

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  • Publication Date: August 14, 2018
  • Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers
  • Trim Size: 11 x 9
  • ISBN: 9781419731952
  • Page Count: 32
  • Illustrations: full-color illustrations throughout
  • Rights: North America

When the speediest family in the world finds a sweet, slow sloth on their doorstep, they take him in. But, little do they know, their new pet has quite a bit to teach them. For Amy’s family, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Mom rushes through her work. Dad rushes through his chores. Even little Amy rushes through dinner. But Sloth does things slowly. He likes to take long, leisurely baths with lots and lots of bubbles. He plays drawn-out, imaginative games. He eats his food slowly, enjoying one small bite at a time. After a few weeks of caring for their new pet, Amy’s family finds that they actually do have enough time to tell one another stories or go for long walks together after dinner—so long as they stop rushing around so much. The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down is a celebration of slowing down and remembering the important things in life.

Praise

"Large, humorous illustrations and a timely message in these days of hectic activity make this a natural storytime choice."
School Library Journal

About the author

Margaret Wild is the author of more than 40 books for children, including Piglet and Mama. She was born in Eschew, a small town in South Africa, and currently resides in Sydney, Australia. Vivienne To is an illustrator and visual development artist working in film and publishing. The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down is her first picture book.  
 

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