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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2025-08-26
Page Count
32
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9781665950602
Themes
community
family
mindfulness
nature
observation
relationships

We Go Slow

Written by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Illustrated by Aaron Becker

A child and caregiver take their time exploring their neighborhood, discovering the beauty and joy found in slowing down and paying attention.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2025-08-26
Page Count
32
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9781665950602
Themes
community
family
mindfulness
nature
observation
relationships
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