About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is vibrating with the agony of a long car ride, a rainy day inside, or the endless wait for a birthday. It addresses the universal childhood struggle with delayed gratification through a high energy protagonist who wants what he wants right now. While your child laughs at the caterpillar's frantic antics, they are actually absorbing a lesson on the biological and emotional necessity of waiting. The story follows a very chatty and very anxious caterpillar as he attempts to navigate the two week metamorphosis process. Through a hilarious internal monologue, the caterpillar tries to negotiate with time, eventually learning that some things simply cannot be rushed. It is a perfect choice for kids aged 4 to 8 who find 'just a minute' to be the hardest words in the English language, offering them a mirror for their big feelings and a tool for self regulation.
