PICTURE BOOKS

We Go Slow

by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie (text) & illus. by Aaron Becker
S. & S./Atheneum. Aug. 2025. 32p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781665950602. PreS-Gr 3
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PreS-Gr 3–Becker’s luminous artwork brings Tallie’s poetic text to life in a picture book that will sweep readers away. This is a tender celebration of a grandfather and child who savor all the rhythms an ordinary day has to offer. Becker uses subtle shifts in color to mirror the passage of time from morning until dusk, while each line and brushstroke radiate warmth and energy. The grandfather and child enjoy chai, touch a silk scarf, admire flowers, and wonder about shoes. This book from the Ezra Jack Keats Honor–winning author draws readers into its captivating world while also gently reminding them to pause and savor their own. Each spread is alive with detail, seamlessly blending words and images into a harmonious whole.
VERDICT A vibrant celebration of life’s simple moments for quieter story hours, reminding children to go slow, to pause, notice, and cherish their worlds.
Reviewed by Cassie Veselovsky , Sep 19, 2025

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