Slow Loris

Slow Loris

by Alexis Deacon (Author)

Synopsis

Slow Loris was a slow loris and he was very slow. He lived in a zoo. The visitors thought him boring. The other animals did too. 'It took Loris ten minutes to eat a satsuma ...twenty minutes to get from one end of his branch to the other ...and an hour to scratch his bottom. But Slow Loris didn't care. He had a secret...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 17 Apr 2003

ISBN 10: 0099414260
ISBN 13: 9780099414261
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: A stunning picture book that brilliantly turns assumptions upside down

Media Reviews
Deacon's debut picture book displays admirable originality and draughtsmanship, and a great sense of humour The Times One of those books that leaves you wanting more Independent This is a really thrilling debut from young writer-illustrator Alexis Deacon. Its originality jumps out of the covers Guardian An original allegory about diversity, understanding and acceptance Kirkus
Author Bio
Alexis Deacon graduated from the University of Brighton, where he studied Illustration, gaining a first class honours degree. Alexis Deacon was one of Booktrust's ten Best New Illustrators in 2008, and Beegu was a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Alexis lives in London.