You really get feel for just how slow, the slow loris is. Alexis deacon s pictures are fantastic and different to your bog standard childrens books. Alexis deacon is one of the most subtle and innovative writers and illustrators working today and a waterstones favourite. Alexis deacon is amazing and so worth checking out. Aug 26, 2003 slow loris by alexis deacon, 9780099414261, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The sixth video in the series by pam lewis features alexis deacons picture books beegu and slow loris. Sep 05, 2017 alexis deacon discusses his writing process duration. The 5th book in the collection is slow loris by alexis deacon. Alexis deacon picture book for ages 5 to 7 kane miller, 2002 isbn.
Jul 20, 2004 discover book depositorys huge selection of alexis deacon books online. Alexis started work on his first picture book, slow loris, while studying illustration at the university of brighton. Slow loris is a very different book to most of the books in my daughters collection, but it is moving and humorous. It is a wonder how he gets anything done because he seems to have his hands in a lot of pies. Alexis deacon he has always loved to draw and has been keeping sketchbooks since he was a small child, when he would often move from playing games with toys into drawing stories about them. Slow loris is a book about a loris at a zoo that is called slow because he moves very slow, takes a long time to complete a task, and sleeps all day. Beegu and slow loris by alexis deacon school of education. Happily, my previouslyloved copy of slow loris was in great condition. Slow loris was a slow loris, or so everyone believed, until one night when the other animals in the zoo see him doing something unusual. K upby day, a slow loris an animal native to southern asia leads a quiet, some would say completely boring, existence in a zoo. It takes him ten minutes to eat a satsuma and an hour to scratch his bottom. How many things let alone things available for purchase at just under eight bucks can you say that about. He has worked on no less than ten books either as an author, or illustrator or both.
Alexis deacon discusses his writing process duration. About the author alexis deacon holds a first class honours degree in illustration from the university of brighton. Mar 01, 2002 slow loris is a book about a loris at a zoo that is called slow because he moves very slow, takes a long time to complete a task, and sleeps all day. Buy slow loris by alexis deacon 20020207 by alexis deacon isbn. Slow loris by alexis deacon 2002, hardcover for sale. Alexis deacon slow loris lives in a zoo and he is very slow. Fantastically realised, with his deep, dark eyes and little pink fingers. Amongst his awardwinning books are the childrens picture books beegu, i am henry finch and the mythical, supernatural graphic novel geis.
See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. British newcomer deacon subtly draws readers into loris s supposedly sluggish zoo existence by using paintings a. Slow loris by alexis deacon 9780099414261 for sale online. Buy slow loris book online at low prices in india slow. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Alexis deacons most popular book is the selfish giant. However, the other animals quickly discover that loris is slow because he is up all night doing wild and fun things. Apr 17, 2003 buy slow loris new ed by deacon, alexis isbn. This slight story is primarily a vehicle for its strong graphic illustrations. Alexis deacon writes a comical yet endearing narrative, with each sentence taking on the slow temperament of the main character. Jims lion by russell hoban, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Alexis deacon is a writer and illustrator of childrens books. His first book, slow loris, was published in 2002 and was shortlisted for the blue peter book award. Alexis deacon graduated in 2001 from the university of brighton, where he studied illustration, alexis deacon s first picture book slow loris 2002 was shortlisted for the blue peter book award. The 100 best childrens books of all in 2020 slow loris.
He did not particularly like living in a zoo but that was where his home was and there wasnt much that he could do about it. Some of these titles include slow loris, jitterbug jam, while you are sleeping, soonchild, a place to call home and henry finch to name a few. Alexis deacons pictures are fantastic and different to your bog standard childrens books. Mar 01, 2002 slow loris is a very different book to most of the books in my daughters collection, but it is moving and humorous. A stunning picture book that cleverly challenges our assumptions. Alexis deacon books list of books by author alexis deacon. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders. Alexis deacon holds a first class honours degree in illustration from the university of brighton. Alexis deacon has 21 books on goodreads with 10775 ratings.
In the zoo, where slow loris lives, hes just, well, slow. At night, however, he comes to life and amazes the other animals with his energy and zest for fun. Click to read more about slow loris by alexis deacon. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Slow loris by alexis deacon 17apr2003 paperback unknown binding january 1, 1600 4. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Alexis deacon slow loris was a slow loris, or so everyone believed, until one night when the other animals in the zoo see him doing something unusual. See more ideas about illustration, drawings and heath robinson. By far my favorite kiddo book, but sadly outofprint. In his debut work for children, deacon reveals the secret nightlife of the lemurlike creature and, in so doing, creates an original allegory about diversity, understanding, and acceptance. Sentences continually conclude in ellipses, highlighting the gradual thought process of the slow loris, slow loris was a slow loris. Slow loris is an animal at the zoo, an animal misunderstood as boring by both the zoogoing public and the other animals. Slow loris by alexis deacon 2002, picture book for sale.
In his debut work for children, deacon reveals the secret nightlife of the lemurlike creature and, in so doing, creates an original allegory. In 2015 it was named one of the hundred best childrens books of all time by time magazine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Slow loris, alexis deacon brigham young university. Slow loris was an animal, a very slow animal, and he lived in a zoo. This slim book manages to be beautiful, clever, and humorous.
See all books authored by alexis deacon, including slow loris, and beegu, and more on thriftbooks. Alexis deacon has always loved to draw and has been keeping sketchbooks since he was a small child, when he would often move from playing games with toys into drawing stories about them. Slow loris wasnt his real name but that was what everyone called him. In the zoo, where slow loris lives, hes just, well, slow, boring. Buy slow loris by alexis deacon from waterstones today. The storyline has a moral dont judge people on first impressionsand the text is skilfully written. He has twice been shortlisted for the kate greenaway medal and is a two time recipient of the new york times best illustrated childrens books award. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Buy slow loris book online at best prices in india on. Slow loris by deacon, alexis new edition 2003 paperback. Slow loris by alexis deacon 20020207 hardcover january 1, 1654 4.
They are truly original and not garish in the least. May 06, 2018 alexis deacon is a writer and illustrator of childrens books. Alexis deacons first book, slow loris, was named one of the hundred best childrens books of all time by time magazine. Readaloud of i am henry finch by alexis deacon i am henry finch was first published in january 2015 in england and then published in america september 2015 this readaloud is an assignment for my. Beegu, a winsome, bananayellow alien with floppy ears that trail on the ground, crashlands on earth and sets off in search of her mother. Slow loris by alexis deacon 2002, hardcover for sale online. Slow loris by alexis deacon, 9780099414261, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Alexis deacon s most popular book is the selfish giant. In the wild, slow lorises spend their days sleeping in trees, their bodies rolled into tight.
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