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The Sloth Who Came to Stay

By Margaret Wild
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The Sloth Who Came to Stay by Margaret Wild is a delightful children's story about a family whose fast-paced life is turned upside down when a sloth comes to visit. Through this unexpected guest, the family learns the joys of slowing down and appreciating life's simple pleasures.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that highlight the importance of slowing down and appreciating life's small moments. Through beautiful illustrations and heartwarming narrative, it conveys a meaningful message about taking time to embrace a more relaxed pace in our busy modern world.

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The Sloth Who Came to Stay

This wryly amusing story is about a fast family who are taught to slow down when an adorable sloth comes to stay is by the award-winning author of Fox and This Little Piggy Went Dancing.

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SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Crichton Award for New Illustrators, 2018

Amy's family is speedy! They are always in such a rush that there is no time to talk or play - until the afternoon Amy brings home a sloth. Then things start changing very, very slowly ...

A Children's Book Council Notable book and shortlisted for the CBC Crichton Award when it was first published in hardback, this is a timely tale about enjoying the little things in life from award-winning author Margaret Wild.

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The Sloth Who Came to Stay by Margaret Wild is praised for its charming narrative and whimsical illustrations. Reviewers appreciate its engaging storyline, which teaches the value of slowing down and enjoying the moment. It's often commended for being both entertaining and meaningful for children, making it a delightful addition to any young reader's collection.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760631024

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Vivienne To
  • Illustrated by Vivienne To

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 286.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 208g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Margaret Wild

About the Author

Margaret Wild is one of Australia's most respected picture-book creators whose award-winning children's books are loved by children all over the world. Margaret has published over seventy picture books for young children and she has been the recipient of the Nan Chauncy Award and the Lady Cutler Award for her contributions to Australian children's literature.

Vivienne To is an illustrator and concept artist for film and publishing. She loves drawing interesting characters, creatures and imaginary worlds. She has created designs for several animated feature films and recently art directed The Lego Batman Movie. Vivienne lives in Sydney and this is her first picture book.

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