The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down
The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down by Margaret Wild is an illustrated picture book published by Harry N. Abrams on August 14, 2018. This 32-page book presents a narrative about a speedy family that discovers a slow sloth on their doorstep, leading them to learn valuable lessons about the importance of slowing down and appreciating life’s moments.
Readers will find that the story explores themes of family dynamics, social interactions, and emotions as the family adapts to their new pet’s leisurely pace. Through engaging illustrations and relatable scenarios, the book highlights how taking time to enjoy simple activities can foster deeper connections among family members. The narrative encourages reflection on the balance between a busy lifestyle and the joy of slowing down.
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Author Margaret Wild and illustrator Vivienne To’s picture book The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down is a celebration of slowing down and remembering the important things in life.
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.
“Large, humorous illustrations and a timely message in these days of hectic activity make this a natural storytime choice.” —School Library Journal
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