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