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"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly", Said the Sloth

By Eric Carle

Adjectives

vibrant peaceful thoughtful

Genres

Animals Nature Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

In the vibrant Amazon rainforest, a sloth moves slowly, eats slowly, and even sleeps slowly. Other animals question his unhurried ways, asking why he doesn't run, fly, or play like them. The sloth remains silent until the jaguar accuses him of being lazy. After thoughtful consideration, the sloth explains that he is not lazy but enjoys living life at his own peaceful pace. Eric Carle's dazzling collage illustrations bring the rainforest and its unique creatures to life.

About the author

Eric Carle was a much-loved author and illustrator, best known for his colourful picture books. His most famous story is 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', which has delighted children all around the world. Eric Carle’s books are filled with bright artwork and simple stories that help young readers learn about nature and the world around them.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2010

Community rating

Average score: 5

From 4 readers

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