Jeffery and Sloth

Written by Kari-Lynn Winters. Illustrated by Ben Hodson.

Jeffrey looked at the blank page. It glared back.

What would you do if your very own doodle rose up and tried to take over your life? This is exactly what happens to Jeffrey as he tries to overcome his writer’s block. However, Jeffrey learns that even the bossiest doodle is powerless against a well told tale.

Reading level: ages 3-7
32 pages
Picture book
Orca Book Publishers, 2007
IBSN (hardcover): 978-1-55143-323-3
ISBN (paperback): 978-0-97843-515-8

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Reviews

"Jeffrey and Sloth is a multi-age enjoyable read. My preschoolers loves the situational comedy. My grade sevens enjoy Winters’ fresh approach to writer’s block. This is a book children and adults – formally or informally – will enjoy for years."

Sarah Collins review, from pjsarahcollins.com
"Jeffrey and Sloth is a story of the development of artistic expression and empowerment. Bravo to both of its creators."

CM Magazine 13:20, May 25, 2007:CM Magazine 13:20, May 25, 2007
"Kari-Lynn Winters tells a colorful and wild story about taking control of your life, and not letting the little things distract you. She helps us understand that we all have times where we just stare at a blank sheet a paper, wondering where to begin. And that sometimes, `where to begin’ is to write about nothing. Ben Hodson’s illustrations are so vivid and live. Together, Winters and Hodson make this story pop off the page."

Stories for Children Magazine

Awards

Finalist: 2008 BC Book Prize (Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize) and sponsored tour

Winner: ABCs of Education best books of 2006-2007 (Edify Magazine 2, Fall 2007, p. 11)

Silver Medal: 2008 Blue Spruce Ontario Library Association award

Silver Medal: 2009 Chocolate Lilly British Columbia Reader’s Choice Award

Selected: 2007 Ontario Library Association “Best Bets” for picture books