About This Book:
A walk through their bustling city neighborhood brings a girl and her grandfather closer together in this gentle, contemplative picture book that’s “a reminder of the importance of being in the world with unhurried attention and open hearts” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
A child and her grandfather step out of their brownstone and take a walk around their lively city. Together, they practice looking closely. They delight in the world that they see, taste, touch, feel, and hear. Whether learning a yellow bird’s song, tasting a street vendor’s mango slices, or listening to the thumping music from passing cars, they find small wonders in every moment they share—and together, always, they go slow.
Simple yet poetic, We Go Slow is a breathtaking invitation to everyday wonder from acclaimed picture book creators Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Aaron Becker.
*Review Contributed By Karen Yingling, Staff Reviewer*
A leisurely day exploring the city
The city is almost another character in the book, and there are so many interesting things to see and do! There are many people out, and such a variety of outdoor spaces.
The world is so busy now, and it’s great to have a depiction of a child and grandparent taking time to look at plants growing up out of the sidewalk and appreciating the way the light changes during the day. Not a single phone is in sight, so the little boy isn’t distracted by anything but spending time with a grandfather he clearly loves, and who loves him.
I love to go on walks, and I can’t wait to take my grandson on similar adventures. This book will be glad to go on a stroll with titles like Liu and Forshay’s A Morning With Grandpa, Davies’ Grandpa’s Island, Reidy and Cotterill’s A Grand Day, Castillo’s Nana in the City, or my very favorite, Toht’s Together With You.
