readingwithemmett's review against another edition
3.0
Review originally from here: https://ashlynmadani.wixsite.com/themadanifamily/post/book-review-slow-moe
What would you do if your sibling was as slow as a snail? In Slow Moe, the narrator, a girl, has a younger brother who is a snail. Moe is so annoying because of how slow he is. He takes his time eating breakfast. He likes to stop to look at things on his way to school, so they are almost always late. But, Moe has a secret identity. When grown-ups aren't around, he is actually a kid who really fast and a lot of fun to play with. His sister will keep his secret though because she loves him.
The first time I read this story, I thought it was a little strange. However, after I reread it, I thought it was cute. The illustrations were great. You have to look closely to see that Moe is actually a kid at the beginning of the book. I think kids will enjoy this book because it is a fun and silly read. The message in this story is to love your family even if they can be annoying I would recommend Slow Moe for children ages 3 to 7, especially if they have siblings.
I received this book for free via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
What would you do if your sibling was as slow as a snail? In Slow Moe, the narrator, a girl, has a younger brother who is a snail. Moe is so annoying because of how slow he is. He takes his time eating breakfast. He likes to stop to look at things on his way to school, so they are almost always late. But, Moe has a secret identity. When grown-ups aren't around, he is actually a kid who really fast and a lot of fun to play with. His sister will keep his secret though because she loves him.
The first time I read this story, I thought it was a little strange. However, after I reread it, I thought it was cute. The illustrations were great. You have to look closely to see that Moe is actually a kid at the beginning of the book. I think kids will enjoy this book because it is a fun and silly read. The message in this story is to love your family even if they can be annoying I would recommend Slow Moe for children ages 3 to 7, especially if they have siblings.
I received this book for free via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
periparaparasakura's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
briarsreviews's review against another edition
3.0
Slow Moe by Deborah Kerbel is a cute book about tolerance.
Ah, the metaphor. The little brother in this story is super slow, a.k.a. a snail! She loves her brother, but man can he be annoying!
This book is super cute and a great way to educate siblings about tolerance and learning to live with the little annoyances of life. I love the use of words like lollygagger, because it's a funny word that is also so true! I don't think all age groups will get the metaphor of the brother not actually being a snail, but I still think this is an excellent book. I think a younger audience will love the colours and fun of the story, but grade two and up might understand the snail reference.
The illustrations are also super cute, bright and colourful. That made for a very appealing book!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Orca Books for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
Ah, the metaphor. The little brother in this story is super slow, a.k.a. a snail! She loves her brother, but man can he be annoying!
This book is super cute and a great way to educate siblings about tolerance and learning to live with the little annoyances of life. I love the use of words like lollygagger, because it's a funny word that is also so true! I don't think all age groups will get the metaphor of the brother not actually being a snail, but I still think this is an excellent book. I think a younger audience will love the colours and fun of the story, but grade two and up might understand the snail reference.
The illustrations are also super cute, bright and colourful. That made for a very appealing book!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Orca Books for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
kay_reads_'s review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. On the surface it's pretty cute: the illustrations are gorgeous and I was initially surprised at the bit where the snail turns into a "real boy." Overall, kids would likely think this is so silly and enjoy it! I think the concerns other readers have about the brothers' behavior are valid--he's super slow when he has to show any responsibility/is around adults. If I shared this in a story time, I would likely work in some commentary related to that.
lizflynn's review
3.0
*I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
Slow Moe is a cute book that is a great fit for kids who have siblings. The illustrations are beautiful and bright, and the book has a fun, airy feel to it. The main device of the story is that a little girl's brother is an annoying "snail" because he takes his time eating breakfast, walking to school, etc. However, he turns into a fun, energetic human brother when adults and obligations aren't around! It might be a bit difficult for really young kids to initially "get" the metaphor of the brother being a snail, but it's a good lesson about patience and tolerance. Personally, I found the transition from snail-brother to human-brother a bit clunky. I had to read through it twice to clearly understand the flow of the story. But, it's a sweet story with excellent artwork.
Slow Moe is a cute book that is a great fit for kids who have siblings. The illustrations are beautiful and bright, and the book has a fun, airy feel to it. The main device of the story is that a little girl's brother is an annoying "snail" because he takes his time eating breakfast, walking to school, etc. However, he turns into a fun, energetic human brother when adults and obligations aren't around! It might be a bit difficult for really young kids to initially "get" the metaphor of the brother being a snail, but it's a good lesson about patience and tolerance. Personally, I found the transition from snail-brother to human-brother a bit clunky. I had to read through it twice to clearly understand the flow of the story. But, it's a sweet story with excellent artwork.
hannahmccornack's review
5.0
Slow Moe is absolutely adorable. Little brothers can be so annoying especially when they move as slow as a snail! Deborah Kerbel's story about a sibling relationship is cute as can be. The illustrations in this book are gorgeous! I read the digital ARC to my daughter and she was enthralled by the artwork. We will definitely be adding a physical copy to her bookshelf!
Thanks to Netgalley and Orca Books for the ARC!
Thanks to Netgalley and Orca Books for the ARC!
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