 | Smile, breathe, and go slowly : Slumby the sloth goes to school Author: Carminati, Chiara | |
| Price: $7.37 | ||
Summary:
Slumby is well-liked at school, but being too slow to play with his classmates at recess makes him sad until Armadillo gets in trouble and only Slumby can save him.
| Illustrator: | Angaramo, Roberta |
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 03/01/2021 Gr 1–4—Slumby, like most sloths, is slow, and when it comes time to go to school, Slumby is late. He is slower than the rest of his quick-moving classmates, even the turtle. Slumby is left behind at recess, and he doesn't fit in. However, when his armadillo classmate tumbles into a river and is swept away, Slumby surprises everyone by leaping into the river and rescuing him. After this heroic ordeal, Slumby's classmates celebrate him, and they even slow down and spend time with him on occasion. Illustrations are a mix of crayon and acrylic paints on watercolor paper. The vibrant colors of the anthropomorphic characters and their outfits pop against the gentle watercolor backgrounds. Slumby the sloth is adorable and expressive. He wears stylish blue overalls that contrast well with his brown fur and help him stand out among his furry and scaly pals. Slumby's big reveal—that he is basically Michael Phelps in the water—will surprise most children. The book starts with sloth family yoga, which matches the peaceful title, but for those seeking a book on mindfulness, this is not it. VERDICT The value of this additional purchase is in its moral: Don't make assumptions.—Chance Lee Joyner, Haverhill P.L., MA - Copyright 2021 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
