Emilio Sloth's Modern Manners
$28.57
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
18 December 2024
Summary
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn comes a debut picture book about friendship, manners, and one very punctual sloth.
Emilio Sloth may not be the fastest of animals, but he is always punctual for his friends. After all, it is the well-mannered thing to be. And Emilio is very fastidious about his manners, from his carefully timed arrivals to his perfectly tied cravat.
On his way to meet his friend for scones, Emilio journeys through Westmins…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534486614 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534486615 |
| Author: | Alea Marley, Renée Ahdieh |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 18 December 2024 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 229mm x 10mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A gentle reminder that everyone possesses the golden commodity of time when it comes to showing courtesy, compassion, and care for others.” – -School Library Journal * 11/1/24 *“In this work about a character who knows how to make others feel seen and valued, Ahdieh (The Wrath and the Dawn), making her picture book debut, and Marley (Charlotte and the Nutcracker) extend the realm of manners to social-emotional awareness.” – -Publishers Weekly * 9/23/2024 *“A primer for good social graces—not just the standard “please” and “thank you”!” – -Kirkus Reviews * 8/15/2024 *
About The Author
Alea Marley
Renée Ahdieh is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Wrath and the Dawn and The Rose and the Dagger, as well as the picture book Emilio Sloth’s Modern Manners. In her spare time, she likes to dance salsa and collect shoes. She is passionate about all kinds of curry, rescue dogs, and college basketball. The first few years of her life were spent in a high-rise in South Korea; consequently, Renée enjoys having her head in the clouds. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and their tiny overlord of a dog.
Alea Marley was born in the UK, and her family roots are from Barbados. She loves creating whimsical scenes that are filled with plant life, texture, and bursts of color! Her favorite mediums to work with are mechanical pencils, watercolor crayons, and digital brushes.
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