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Sloths are one of my favorite animals, and I'm really jealous this girl found one and became best friends with it lol. This was a cute story, and I think it would be a fun one to read for story times at the library. I like the message behind it. It's okay to be fast, but you should stop to smell the roses from time to time

This book was so adorable! It's sloths! It has to be adorable. The artwork is so cute and comforting. The story is cute and comforting. The moral of the story is cute and comforting. When I got to the end of the book I realized I have read her other two books and loved them too. This is an author I need to follow and make sure we get her books for the library.

NetGalley is wonderful, thank you for the opportunity to review, Mindful Mr. Sloth by Katy Hudson. #MindfulMrSloth #NetGalley

Thank you to NetGalley and Capstone for the opportunity read and review this delightful children's book.

I am definitely purchasing this book in August, 2021! I have grandnieces who will absolutely love this book. The charming tale describes Sasha, a little girl who does everything in a hurry. One day she meets a sloth who obviously does everything slowly. They become fast friends and the sloth shows Sasha that mindfulness and focus can really add to life. The illustrations are delightful. I highly recommend Katy Hudson's book!

Another delightful picture book from Katy Hudson! I love the message here about slowing down. The mindful tips in the back are a nice addition as well. As usual the illustrations are gorgeous. If you enjoyed Too Many Carrots, A Loud Winter's Nap or The Perfect Birthday Recipe you'll like this one too. This also pairs really well with The Golden Acorn and it's message about how being first isn't always the best.

This book was an unexpected favorite for my 6 yo son, who was reluctant to even pick it up, because there was a girl on the cover. However, once he did he was enthralled. First by the bright and beautiful illustrations, then by the story. He recognized himself in the main character, as he also only knows one speed: FAST, and by the end of the book he had learned the same lesson... Sometimes it's good to take your time, take in your surroundings and really enjoy the moment.

Rating: 4/5 stars.

“Mindful Mr. Sloth” by Katy Hudson is a beautifully illustrated story focusing on a young girl who is always so busy that she forgets to slow down and enjoy the small things in life. She meets Mr. Sloth, who teaches her the importance of relaxing and taking things easy. They even quite literally stop and smell the flowers together, which was rather cute.

I loved the simplicity in the message and the story. The illustrations are adorable and charming, and fit the story really well. I appreciated the basic explanation of mindfulness that the author included at the end of the story. I just wish they had considered including more activities for the reader to try out, and a note for parents/caregivers as well.

Overall, I loved this book and I highly recommend it for all children, especially those who lead very fast and active lives and need to be reminded occasionally to slow down and take it easy.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book on NetGalley and have provided an honest review.*

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Sasha is not a patient person and does everything fast, often missing things. When a sloths falls from his perch, he teaches Sasha how to stop and enjoy the things she is passing by in a hurry.

This was an interesting take on mindfulness reminders for an early reader. I want to praise the diversity of characters in the book. Representation matters and the small group of friends scooting together did not all look the same so that was extremely welcome. Second the story did an excellent job of hiding the mindfulness message just enough so my seven year old can come to it on her own but leave enough room for us to have a longer discussion on the topic afterward. The illustrations went extremely well with the story and were vibrant and engaging.

Fun read for both myself and my5 year old grandson. We read it more than once which means he loved it. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sloths are my favorite animals, so I loved this book! It’s a perfect book to show kids that slowing down can make you enjoy things you would normally overlook!

This is a really cute book for young children. The illustrations are beautiful and I appreciated that the character was a person of color, as they are very often under-represented in stories. The book teaches mindfulness, as well as patience and cooperation. While it may not be the lesson at the forefront, I also imagine that the book could be used to teach children that friendships should not be one-sided. The sloth character goes along with all of the young girl's games and activities in the way that she prefers, because he moved through activities at a much slower pace (by his nature) than she does. At the end, she finally stops to listen to what the sloth wants her to pay attention to, which teaches her both to slow down and be present, but also to consider what her friend wants to do. It was a lovely book and I think children (and adults) would enjoy it for a number of reasons.

We read this book with my son, and he really liked it. The characters are a little girl and a sloth who, while very different one from another, become best friends. It's an easy book to read for beginner readers, and my son loved reading it himself. The story is sweet and teaches kids about different personalities. Overall, a solid read for small children.

A lovely cute book with some great illustrations. Also a lovely message about slowing down and taking the time to smell the roses along life’s journey.

This was a cute book. Very well illustrated and it's important to remember to take time to enjoy life.

We try to be quite mindful in our home, but it can be a tricky concept to teach children who are always on the go! I really appreciated how easy the lessons in this book are for littles to comprehend while entertaining them with lovely illustrations. I also enjoyed the balance. Not everything has to be done slowly, but it's important to find the balance in your own life.

This short illustrated book is such a cute read, aimed for children. Sasha is a girl who loves being fast paced and enjoy as much as possible the things she does. She’s anything but... a sloth: calm, mindful and very veeeery slow paced. Being together could be something really annoying or could surprisingly be a chance to learn savoring those little things that make life beautiful.

I feel like so many children (including my own) will benefit from the message of taking time to slow down and enjoy the world around them that this book presents. The delightful illustrations include diversity through the children in the race.

Mindful Mr. Sloth is a fantastic introduction to mindfulness for younger kids, with themes of friendship and flexibility, and beautiful illustrations.

Sasha likes to move fast, and likes to do many things at once. Mr. Sloth arrives, and lives life at a much different speed, helping Sasha observe things around her and stay present in the moment.

I can see myself using this book in my therapy practice with younger kids with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, or sensory processing/integration concerns. Without feeling clinical, this book is an engaging, gentle introduction to the concept of mindfulness,

This delightful children's book will resonate with both young and old. Sasha Patience Pruitt is a little girl who loves to multi-task and goes a hundred miles an hour doing so demonstrating again and again she has very little patience.

One day she encounters Mr. Sloth who has dropped out of a tree onto the roof of her tree house and a friendship is formed between the two. She learns that Mr. Sloth is the complete opposite of her and he lives his life at a snail's pace, stopping along his journey to quietly focus and enjoy the world around him. Sasha learns a very valuable life lesson from her new friend ... it's okay to slow down your speedy pace and not always be in such a hurry. Without being critical or judgemental the message of the book points out that it is fine to be both fast and slow.

The illustrations are gorgeous, full of detail and activity which enrich the meaning of the story greatly. I really love them. The book teaches readers to focus on the present moment, to stop and relax, to concentrate on your breathing and to use your senses to engage in the world around you. "Mindful Mr. Sloth" is an excellent book that I highly recommend.

This was super cute!
Great illustrations and a fantastic lesson...
Slow down and enjoy life.
Much love to NetGalley & Capstone for my DRC.