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(The Visit) Book not yet available in English
Summary:
A friendship between a sloth and a tapir? One in the treetops, the other beneath them; one all lively and bouncy, the other exhausted by every movement … The delightful picture book by Gaja Kos and Ana Zavadlav is so fresh and vibrant that it will carry us into many different worlds while also bringing us to a halt in every moment. A delicious read. (source: publisher)
Edited by: Mestna knjižnica Ljubljana
Comment:
Two neighbours. One lives high up in the treetop. The other has just moved in right beneath him. One is slow. Glacial, in fact. He loves to nap, doze, and catch some Z’s. The other can’t wait to hang out, chat, and go on adventures. The first is Smrč the Sloth, the second Terence the Tapir. In this playful and witty picture book, Gaja Kos explores the issues and dilemmas of modern life. With vibrant, lively illustrations by Ana Zavadlav, the story draws readers into a world of diversity. It asks how we can relate to others as equals, rather than projecting our own wishes and expectations onto them. The book shows that with a little patience and effort, it’s possible to live and grow alongside others, even without fully understanding them. Terence the Tapir proves that even when things start off awkwardly, embarrassing situations arise, or plans fall apart, it’s worth sticking it out — because sometimes the bumps in the road open us up even more to the experience itself and to meeting others where they are. The book has received the Levstik Award and the Golden Pear Quality Badge.