Do you have a slowpoke in your family? You know the person who can never seem to get things done quickly, who doesn’t like to rush.

Deborah Kerbel has hilariously highlighted the plight of the slow poke in her new story Slow Moe illustrated by Marianne Ferrer. Moe is a snail and he’s also a little brother driving his big sister crazy because he is SO slow! The funny thing is, when there are no grown ups around her turns into a kid: a running, jumpin, swinging kid. Even though it’s frustrating to have a snail/younger brother in the family the narrator still loves him.

Deborah Kerbel has cleverly taken the sometimes frustrating slow poke in the family and put a very smart spin on them. Sometimes they just need to take their time and contemplate to get themselves moving. We all have different quirks, things that drive our siblings or parents a little bit bonkers (especially now as we are having to spend all the livelong day with each other) but in the end we still love each other because we are family after all. Slow Moe is traditional in its depictions of family: mom, dad, sister, brother and could lead to a great discussion of family and how all families are different, some even have snails for siblings.

Marianne Ferrer’s illustrations are fantastic. They are colourful and full of hidden surprises as you look at each page. You get subtle hints that Moe may not actually be a snail after all

What would you do if your sibling was as slow as a snail? In Slow Moe, the narrator, a girl, has a younger brother who is a snail. Moe is so annoying because of how slow he is. He takes his time eating breakfast. He likes to stop to look at things on his way to school, so they are almost always late. But, Moe has a secret identity. When grown-ups aren't around, he is actually a kid who really fast and a lot of fun to play with. His sister will keep his secret though because she loves him.

The first time I read this story, I thought it was a little strange. However, after I reread it, I thought it was cute. The illustrations were great. You have to look closely to see that Moe is actually a kid at the beginning of the book. I think kids will enjoy this book because it is a fun and silly read. The message in this story is to love your family even if they can be annoying I would recommend Slow Moe for children ages 3 to 7, especially if they have siblings.

I received this book for free via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A fun picture book. Young readers will enjoy discovering whether Moe is REALLY a snail. Either way, the narrator manages her relationship with Moe with sensitivity.

A beautifully and charming book about loving the quirks of your sibling. I absolutely loved the artwork done in this book and found it to be so adorable. The main theme is great and honestly an overall charming read!

Slow Moe is a cute book that would be a great teaching tool when teaching personification. It might be a little confusing for some younger readers.

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Little brothers can be so annoying! Especially when they move as slow as a snail! This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a patient big sister and her slow moving brother.
The story was cute but the illustrations were absolutely gorgeous! Charlie and I love a pretty book❤ We will definitely be adding a physical copy to our bookshelf!

Slow Moe is a delightful and amusing book about a snail named Moe who turns into a kid when the grown-ups aren't around. It's rare to find a book that the kids like that I also really enjoy reading to them, but this book was definitely enjoyable for all of us. I read this to a six-year-old and a four-year-old and they both loved the book. They thought it was hilarious.

Slow Moe is a story about a little boy who is very slow to do things when they are day to day things that are not fun, like eating. However, when fun things like a game of tag come about, Moe is speedy and quick. I was really hoping for a lesson at the end of the story, but it is a book about acceptance and appreciating people for who they are.

As a parent of two young children, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this sweet story about the sibling dynamic. It was humorous, charming, and full of lovely illustrations.

This is a cute story about an annoying little brother, told through the eyes of his big sister. Little brother is annoying, and slow like a snail, but he is hiding a secret! When the adults aren't around, he is a kid! My kids (ages 5 and 7) enjoyed this story and could relate to the sibling relationship depicted in the story. Thanks for the ARC, Netgalley. .

Slow Moe by Deborah Kerbel is a cute book about tolerance.

Ah, the metaphor. The little brother in this story is super slow, a.k.a. a snail! She loves her brother, but man can he be annoying!

This book is super cute and a great way to educate siblings about tolerance and learning to live with the little annoyances of life. I love the use of words like lollygagger, because it's a funny word that is also so true! I don't think all age groups will get the metaphor of the brother not actually being a snail, but I still think this is an excellent book. I think a younger audience will love the colours and fun of the story, but grade two and up might understand the snail reference.

The illustrations are also super cute, bright and colourful. That made for a very appealing book!

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Orca Books for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

I can relate to this story! My oldest is type A, always on time, always prepared. His younger brother though.... slow as a snail! This book would be great for my boys. It would be great to read on those days when they just can't seem to get along. I love that it teaches tolerance and patience and the illustrations are perfect for the story!

This is a cute book about siblings, where one can be really slow like a snail sometimes. It has a sweet ending about how even though it can be annoying, they are still siblings and love each other. My kids enjoyed reading this book with me. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

This was cute, sweet story about a young girl and he brother. The whole book centers around this metaphor of the brother Moe being like a snail. It seems that to the sister the things he does are peculiar and not what a kid should do (be slow, take his time). The text is nice and lends itself to a good read-aloud. I really enjoyed the illustrations. The color palette is really lovely. All characters present white. A nice sibling tale.

Life can be frustrating when your brother is a snail- he's slow, slimy, and annoying. However, he's also hiding a secret! The question is do you spill his secret or help him hide it. This book is cute, and perfect for kids who have that annoying younger brother.