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The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down
Ages 4–7 · 2018
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989
The Very Best of Friends
Written by Margaret Wild · Illustrated by Julie Vivas
A widow and a neglected cat find solace in each other.
4.2 Goodreads · 107 ratings
~600L
Bookroo's summary
After her husband's sudden death, Jessie is left alone with William, his cherished cat. As she grapples with grief, she notices William's transformation from a beloved pet to a neglected shadow. Realizing they both need companionship, Jessie must decide if she can open her heart to the feline friend her husband adored. Can they heal together in the quiet countryside, or will their shared loneliness keep them apart? This touching tale explores the bonds of love and the healing power of friendship in unexpected places.
From the publisher
When her husband, James, dies suddenly, Jessie neglects William, James’s beloved cat. Then she realizes how lean and mean William has become without affection and that she needs his friendship, too. “This winning story stands among the growing number of picture books using country life as a metaphor and as a setting for playing out fundamental human experiences and dilemmas.”-The Horn Book
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~600L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 134316
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1990
- First published
- January 1, 1989
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781550740196
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