Sloth At the Zoom by Helaine Becker –OPTIONAL

Sloth at the Zoom  byHelaine Becker, illustrated by Orbie.  PICTURE BOOK. Owlkid. 2018. $20.00. 9781771472494

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3)  – OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

A sloth is added to the collection of animals at the ‘zoom’. He observes that all the other animals are moving really fast, but don’t seem to be going anywhere. Eventually he meets another slow moving creature and together they help the other animals to slow down and enjoy life. Features simple and bright illustrations.

Of course the message of this story is great- don’t always be in a such a hurry, slow down and enjoy –I just don’t think that it really worked in this story –tea and leaves don’t seem like a great incentive. I know sloths are really popular right now so this story might have some appeal but I probably wouldn’t seek it out. The artwork just seems like it was drawn up quickly with a box of colored pencils.

Reviewer: Stephanie MLS & Author.