{"product_id":"the-sloth-who-slowed-us-down-a-picture-book-9781419731952","title":"The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down: A Picture Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor Margaret Wild and illustrator Vivienne To's picture book \u003ci\u003eThe Sloth Who Slowed Us Down\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a celebration of slowing down and remembering the important things in life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Large, humorous illustrations and a timely message in these days of hectic activity make this a natural storytime choice.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Wild\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than 40 books for children, including \u003ci\u003ePiglet and Mama\u003c\/i\u003e. She was born in Eschew, a small town in South Africa, and currently resides in Sydney, Australia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eVivienne To\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and visual development artist working in film and publishing. \u003ci\u003eThe Sloth Who Slowed Us Down \u003c\/i\u003eis her first picture book. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544437231890,"sku":"9781419731952","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_de034696-5069-4e46-8cfb-14c3cfe25ad8.jpg?v=1731528097","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-sloth-who-slowed-us-down-a-picture-book-9781419731952","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}