Slow Loris

published	2002 by Kane/Miller Book Publishers
binding	Paperback
isbn	192913228X (isbn13: 9781929132287)
pages	32
description	Fresh, original and wonderfully inventive, this fabulous picture book introduces a very exciting new talent to the picture book scene. Slow L...more [close] Fresh, original and wonderfully inventive, this fabulous picture book introduces a very exciting new talent to the picture book scene. Slow Loris lived in a zoo, but he didn’t care for it very much. Slow Loris wasn’t even his real name, but that was what everyone called him because he was a very slow loris. In fact he was so slow that it took him ten minutes to walk from one end of his branch to the other, and half an hour to eat a satsuma. Everyone thought that Slow Loris was really boring, but he didn’t care one bit. Why? Because he had a wild, secret life of his own. A simple and witty text, together with striking and humorous artwork, makes this an exceptional picture book.
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Lily rated it:

01/09/08

bookshelves: kids-books

recommends it for: Kids who love the zoo and animals

One of my all time favorite children's books. The illustrations are totally unique as is the story line. A slow loris (a kind of primate for those who don't know) lives at the zoo and everyone thinks he's the most boring animal there. But when the sun sets, this nocturnal primates puts on his party hat and lets loose. It's a cute book about a little know animal that is very dear to my heart.

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Jennifer rated it:

(review of isbn 0099414260)

07/23/07

bookshelves: picture-books

Read in July, 2007

The story is a cute idea, but I didn't like the illustrations all that much or the layout. I din't find the text that intriquing either. I supposed it depends on what age group you were planning on using it with. However, there probably aren't that many fiction picture books about slow loris', so in that case it is pretty cool.

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Camille rated it:

03/24/08

bookshelves: picture-books

Read in January, 2006

I love Alexis Deacon's style! This is an imaginative and beautiful story with a message that is very true to my heart- Don't judge a book by its cover, and most importantly: It's okay to take your time over things! I was/am always being criticized for being slow! I recommend all of Deacon's own books and collaborations!

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