Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book

Reach for this book when you want to discuss the power of patience, wit, and hospitality in the face of life's bigger, scarier transitions. While the character of Senor Calavera represents death, the story is far from gloomy. It is a vibrant celebration of a life well-lived and the clever ways we can make time for what matters most: family and celebration. Grandma Beetle is a master of the 'stall tactic,' using her daily chores and birthday preparations to keep her skeleton visitor waiting. As they count together in English and Spanish, children learn that kindness and industriousness can turn even an adversary into a guest. It is a perfect choice for introducing Mexican cultural traditions or for a child who enjoys 'trickster' stories where the underdog wins through smarts rather than strength.