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It's Ok, Slow Lizard - by Yeorim Yoon (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • In a lush, sun-dappled forest, animal friends discover the advantages of living slowly, in this soothing picture book from beloved South Korean author and illustrator Yeorim Yoon and Jian Kim.Little Bird is all aflutter--too many things to do.
  • 3-6 Years
  • 8.82" x 9.45" Hardcover
  • 42 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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About the Book



Slow Lizard lives a slow life in the forest and has lots of time to help friends, such as Little Bird, Mighty Elephant, and Speedy Rabbit. And friends help Slow Lizard, too.



Book Synopsis



In a lush, sun-dappled forest, animal friends discover the advantages of living slowly, in this soothing picture book from beloved South Korean author and illustrator Yeorim Yoon and Jian Kim.

Little Bird is all aflutter--too many things to do. Elephant cries with frustration when a shoelace breaks. Rabbit tries so hard and loses the race anyway. But what about Slow Lizard?

Just like my name, I live a slow, relaxed life.

And because I live a slow life,

I see many things,

I hear many things,

and I have lots of time to help my friends.

Meandering through a sunny forest, Slow Lizard's friends learn how wonderful it is to slow down together. Filled with blooming trees and fluffy flower beds, It's OK, Slow Lizard glows with the beauty of a hidden magic world, where we take the time to help each other enjoy life--even when the rain comes.



Review Quotes




Praise for It's OK, Slow Lizard

"Together, Yoon's soothing prose, Jian Kim's winsome spreads, and Chi-Young Kim's crisp translation create a comforting, multi-layered literary gift to return to for many years (decades!) to come."

--Terry Hong, Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

"Kim's rich colored-pencil illustrations, in a sweet pastel palette, portray the adorable friend group enjoying tea, apples, and picture books with peaceful smiles in their forest home. Readers and nonreaders alike will surely love quietly enjoying the lovingly rendered, abundant details in the combination of full spreads, Slow Lizard and Little Bird's teatime on giant, pillowy peonies, in particular. Comforting as a cup of flower tea shared with a friend."

--Kirkus Reviews

"Textural illustrations in soft colors depict the narrative in spreads that invite long pauses, emphasizing Slow Lizard's mindfulness.... The reassuring, encouraging narrative has a gentle tone, and the closing point, that 'rain will always stop, and the sky will always clear up, ' is a useful one for kids experiencing big emotions. A quiet book with a meaningful message, winsomely told."

--Shelle Rosenfeld, Booklist

"I want to live in this charming world and be Slow Lizard's friend! Every page is a delight and smile-inducing. Such a timely reminder not to rush back into rushing."

--Jane Park, author of Juna's Jar

"Oh, wow! This book's beautiful illustrations and mindful message inspired me to take a slow, deep breath on every page. It's a picture-perfect reminder to slow down when anxiety creeps in. And not only does it reclaim the word 'slow' as a positive quality, it shows readers how special it is to befriend those who are different from you. I also loved the center-set poetic text, which took my hand and led me on a leisurely stroll from cover to cover."

--Mary Wahlmeier, Raven Book Store (Lawrence, KS)

"With lovely illustrations, tons of warmth, and even more heart, this book shines with friendship and the secret to truly enjoying life."

--Tonja Drecker, Bookworm for Kids

"Delightful, whimsical, and sweet, Slow Lizard is a calm and observant little creature, and he's great at helping his friends calm down and feel better. I would love to see more of Slow Lizard and his friends."

--Andrew King, Secret Garden Bookshop (Seattle, WA)

"In a world that moves at lightning speed, It's Ok, Slow Lizard provides a necessary reminder that much can be lost in the hustle of everyday life if one isn't careful. This lesson is essential for children to absorb as they grow and develop into healthy, well-balanced teenagers and adults. Their schedules are often overflowing with activities and commitments, so they'll likely relate to this poignant message and will adore the precious animals woven through the story. The illustrations feature soft, autumn hues and complement the warm, gentle tone of the text. Youth ages four to eight will savor this sweet tale."

--Manhattan Book Review

"Author Yeorim Yoon sets up the narrative structure, prose and punctuation in a way that encourages us to read at the pace at which Slow Lizard moves: slowly and thoughtfully, with (line) breaks. The illustrations are carefully shaded with soft edges. Illustrator Jian Kim uses negative space around all the objects, creating a glowy effect and treating each leaf, fruit and animal with care.... We watch Slow Lizard walk each animal through their anxieties, frustrations, and losses of the day.... The book doesn't emphasize that any one trait is superior--being slow or fast, anxious or calm, big or small, good or bad.... For elementary and middle schoolers who are beginning to learn about the traits they most admire about themselves while also perhaps being pressured to be more of something they're not, the book is a sweet reminder that everyone has something to offer, and we can turn to our friends when we need help or want to share the best parts of ourselves."

--Thaomi Michelle Dinh, International Examiner

"I was peaceful and cozy reading this beautifully illustrated picture book about a group of animals helping each other be calm. The pace is pleasingly slow, almost hypnotic, and a feeling of warm acceptance comes through clearly. Just lovely."

--Robin Stern, Books Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)


Dimensions (Overall): 8.82 Inches (H) x 9.45 Inches (W) x .32 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 3-6 Years
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 42
Publisher: Yonder
Theme: Friendship
Format: Hardcover
Author: Yeorim Yoon
Language: English
Street Date: September 28, 2021
TCIN: 84183660
UPC: 9781632062772
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-9649
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.32 inches length x 9.45 inches width x 8.82 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.8 pounds
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5.0 out of 5 stars with 1 reviews
100% would recommend
1 recommendations

A delightful children's book

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Erin - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
This sweet book about friends who look out for one another is both beautiful and moving.
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