Such a warm book about mindfulness without being preachy whatsoever.
Loved the illustrations and the friendship between little girl and sloth.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley and the publishers.
Mindful Mr. Sloth is a darling children’s picture book that focuses on a friendship between Sasha, a little girl who is in constant movement, and Mr. Sloth. As we know, sloths move very slowly, and for this reason, Mr. Sloth notices more and enjoys life and the things around him. The relationship between Mr. Sloth and Sasha is an unlikely one, but it works. Sasha learns mindfulness, and the story encourages children to be present in the moment.
The illustrations are beautiful, and you can’t help but to smile at the antics of Sasha and Mr. Sloth. This is a great book for children, but it is a wonderful lesson to be learned by all. I would definitely add this book to a child’s library.

Sasha does everything fast. She loved doing lots of things all at the same time and never spent long one just one. When she finds a new friend in Mr. Sloth, Sasha gets frustrated that he's never fast enough, but when he interrupts her speed in the middle of the neighborhood race to hear birds singing, to smell flowers, and to recognize the tiny breeze Sasha realizes that there is beauty in both speeds - fast and slow.

This is a great book to teach empathy and mindfulness to children who may need to look at enjoying things from a different pace. The illustrations are playful and demonstrate different aspects of recognizing moments of beauty in the everyday.

So at first I felt bad for Mr Sloth. He was ripped from his tree and she would not listen to him. However. In the end I loved their friendship and I loved how mr sloth taught her to slow down and enjoy the small things. My kids need this message...

Mindful Mr. Sloth is a wonderful story for homes and classrooms. I love the storyline and how Mr. Sloth is never quick enough for Sasha, but through their journey, he shows her that sometimes slowing down is best. A perfect story with adorable illustrations to enjoy in our fast-paced world. I look forward to purchasing it for my classroom.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks Netgally.

Ok! This story is so sweet, I loved, I'll loved to read it to my students of kindergarten or tell their parents about this book.

Specially because of the great message that has, we life our day with out actually living it, we have become so impatient, and this book show us the importance of enjoy our day and to appreciate the little thinks like the smell of the flowers.

And the art in this book is GORGEOUS!!

I totally recommend it.

Details on first page, so amazing and cheeky. Made me smile even before I started the story. It is one of my favourite things when illustrations capture the essence of the story and enhances it visually. Katy Hudson is a very talented writer and illustrator, you feel her passion in every word and in every illustration.

A Loud Winter’s Nap is usually the last book we read before winter break to inspire children to remain active. I am so excited that Mindful Mr. Sloth is coming out in August. I AM Sasha, I always seem to have a thousand things on the go. Most of our children usually run on Sasha’s speed – fast!

This book did a wonderful job inviting children to take a moment and use their senses to connect with what they are doing at the moment. It gives great ideas about how to approach mindfulness with children and it highlights that mindfulness is a very important skill and essential for mental health. This is the perfect book for children and for adults, like myself, who need reminders that it’s okay to slow down and practice self-care.
Looking forward to sharing this with our children in September! (No classes in August!)

Thank you, Katy Hudson, Capstone and NetGalley for the privilege of reading Mindful and providing my honest review of Mr. Sloth in advance of its release.

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Sasha is a girl who likes to GO GO GO, and one day she befriends a Sloth who takes 5 minutes to even spell GO. Through this friendship, Sasha learns to slow down and have a more balanced lifestyle. The illustrations are just beautiful and the message so sweet.

Maybe you know a kiddo that knows one speed. Fast and more fast. Always wanting to get the next thing done to do the next thing. Sasha learns a valuable lesson from Mr. Sloth, slow and steady does not always mean win the race but it does mean you can enjoy life. That includes people, places, and all the good things we see.

This beautiful illustrated picture book will bring a smile to all that read it. Sasha and Mr. Sloth make a great pair. On a side note, don't hate Sloth because he is Mr. Don't do him in like they did to Mr. Potato Head. Just don't.

A special thank you to Capstone and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest revie

This is a book I am desperately waiting to be published so that I can incorporate it in my primary classroom. Throughout my years in education, I have come across so many students like the main character, Sasha. Sasha, like most children, equate being fast to be being good. But often times, speeding through tasks result in careless mistakes or missing details. Sasha meets a sloth, who like me, lives life at his own pace. Some may call the sloth slow but throughout the book we learn that the sloth is not necessarily slow, he has mastered the ability to be present in every moment and acknowledge every facet of life that would usually go unnoticed without the care to details. The sloth is mindful. This book will benefit students who struggle with time management, mindfulness, focusing. It can also teach students about self-awareness and other coping strategies. The representation in this book also drew me in. There were small details in the illustrations that I am certain young black girls will relate to. I am definitiely looking forward to this book's publication. Thank you #Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this children’s book! It’s a great introduction to mindfulness for young children. The illustrations are darling, and the story is sweet. A great book for kids to have on their shelves!

I enjoyed the pace of the story. The illustration was beautiful and what a great way to teach children about mindful through friendship.

This book was so cute! A great book for children to learn about mindfulness and slowing down. I loved the friendship between Sasha and the sloth. It was a great reminder to not only children but adults to slow down and smell the flowers sometimes as well.

Mindful Mr. Sloth has a message for kids of all ages. In today's busy life we all need reminders to slow down and enjoy the gems that life offers; a flower to smell, a breeze to feel, a beauty to see. This book reminds us to take time and enjoy life in a colorful story filled with energetic illustrations and delightful characters. Illustrations have so much to see and explore beyond the message.

This book was amazingly sweet. The characters were crazy cute and the illustrations were beautiful. It had a great message and I would totally read and reread this book to my girls. 8 absolutely loved this book.

Some things that I liked about this book the most: the beautiful illustrations, they are clear and colorful and just plain cute. I love the sloth, as well as the main character who is modern and relatable to children. The illustrations make the book 10x better, as the content is just fine but of course you know that children can be wary of the books trying to teach lessons and preach XYZ -- in my experience, they want to read the fun and weird. However! This book seems to be aware of the intended audience in an effective way, as its plot is both entertaining and educational. Great job.

Mindful Mr. Sloth is a great addition to story time or any time reads. Sasha is a sweet and speedy toddler that many children will relate to, and Mr. Sloth is both adorable and funny. The text is fun and dramatically slow and the illustrations are intricate and beautiful.

I initially requested this book as part of a concerted effort to find books on mindfulness for young students. For that purpose, it's... fine. I intend to recommend it as an introduction to mindfulness rather than a part of the bulk of the conversation. The illustrations, however, are delightful and are really the big selling point of this title for me.

Review: An important story for children to help focus on mindfulness. The last page after the story includes suggestions perfect for children who need to learn to take in all that is around them. The colorful illustrations and sweet storyline are perfect for a wide range of ages from toddlers to early elementary.

Note: I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is my own.

I am in love with this story. My daughter is the same as the little girl Sasha, she runs around and is always rushing and trying to do things as fast as she can. It was great that the sloth showed Sasha to enjoy taking her time and all the little things she was missing. My daughter loved the sloth character.