The Slowest Book Ever (2016)

Author: April Pulley Sayre | Illustrator: Kelly Murphy | Publisher: Boyds Mills Press | Ages 8-12

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The SLOWEST Book EVER is packed with surprising facts about anything and everything slow—from slow animals to Robosnails to slow TV. But beware! Immerse yourself in its slow thinking and sly humor, and you may just slow down... and in the process discover that the entire world is full of mystery and wonder than you ever imagined.

From Publishers Weekly: "For kids accustomed to a fast-moving world, this celebration of slowness may be just the ticket..Presenting big concepts in an inviting, eye-catching format, Sayre leaves readers with the message that "if you think slowly enough, the entire world can be amazing.""

From Kirkus Reviews: "Sayre beckons kids to investigate and ruminate on slow-moving animals, slow-growing plants, slow motion, and plenty more. She covers expected topics, such as the centuries-old sequoia tree, the land snail, and slow-forming geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon. But refreshing, often fleeting twists of topic, delivered with repeated exhortations for kids to slow down, ponder, and study, combine for a galloping volume that respects children as capable scientific thinkers. In loosely arranged sections, the author adopts a conversational style to both inform and amuse curious students... engaging. And chewy!"

The Slowest Book Ever is a Spring 2016 Junior Library Guild Selection.

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