It's OK, Slow Lizard
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Reviews |
“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.”
―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.” ―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 |