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"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," said the Sloth

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Read by Kevin R. Free and Lauren Baldwin

By Eric Carle
Read by Kevin R. Free and Lauren Baldwin

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May 10, 2007 | ISBN 9780142408476 | 3-7 years *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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Aug 26, 2002 | ISBN 9780399239540 | 3-7 years

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Aug 11, 2020 | ISBN 9780593384275 | 3-7 years

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Jan 19, 2021 | 8 Minutes | 3-7 years

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    About “Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth

    Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that’s the way the sloth moves. Slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. “What strange kind of creature is this?” the other animals wonder. Why doesn’t it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? “Why are you so slow?” the howler monkey inquires. But the sloth doesn’t answer any questions until the jaguar asks, “Why are you so lazy?”

    Anyone who has ever felt too busy will appreciate the sloth’s peaceful lifestyle and realize that it’s okay to take time to enjoy life. Eric Carle’ s dazzling collage illustrations introduce readers to the exotic beauty of the Amazon rain forest and the many unusual animals living there.

    About “Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth

    Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that’s how the sloth lives. He hangs upside-down from the branch of a tree, night and day, in the sun and in the rain, while the other animals of the rain forest rush past him. “Why are you so slow? Why are you so quiet? Why are you so lazy?” the others ask the sloth. And, after a long, long, long time, the sloth finally tells them!

    Set in the lush world of the tropical rain forest, this original picture book is an exquisite showcase of Eric Carle’s colorful collage art-with a meaningful message: Slow down! Take time to enjoy your world.

    About “Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth

    Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that’s the way the sloth moves. Slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. “What strange kind of creature is this?” the other animals wonder. Why doesn’t it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? “Why are you so slow?” the howler monkey inquires. But the sloth doesn’t answer any questions until the jaguar asks, “Why are you so lazy?”

    Anyone who has ever felt too busy will appreciate the sloth’s peaceful lifestyle and realize that it’s okay to take time to enjoy life. Eric Carle’ s dazzling collage illustrations introduce readers to the exotic beauty of the Amazon rain forest and the many unusual animals living there.

    About “Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth

    Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that’s how the sloth lives. He hangs upside-down from the branch of a tree, night and day, in the sun and in the rain, while the other animals of the rain forest rush past him. “Why are you so slow? Why are you so quiet? Why are you so lazy?” the others ask the sloth. And, after a long, long, long time, the sloth finally tells them!

    Set in the lush world of the tropical rain forest, this original book has a meaningful message: Slow down! Take time to enjoy your world.

    Listen to a sample from “Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth

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    Also by Eric Carle

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    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    May 10, 2007 | 32 Pages | 9 x 12-1/4 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780142408476

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Aug 26, 2002 | 32 Pages | 9 x 12-1/4 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780399239540

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Aug 11, 2020 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593384275

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $2.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 19, 2021 | 8 Minutes | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593401682

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