About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about time or expresses frustration with having to wait. It is particularly helpful for those in-between moments when a child does not quite grasp how long a second or a minute actually lasts in the real world. By grounding abstract concepts in familiar activities, this book helps demystify the clock. The story explores time through relatable, everyday snapshots, emphasizing curiosity and patience. It is perfectly leveled for beginning readers in the 5 to 7 age range, using simple language to build both vocabulary and mathematical foundations. Parents will appreciate how it transforms a potentially stressful lesson on patience into a shared moment of wonder and discovery.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe for all audiences. There are no sensitive topics, trauma, or conflict points. The resolution is educational and empowering, leaving the reader with a better grasp of their world.
Ideal Reader
A first-grader who is just starting to learn how to tell time in school and feels frustrated that they cannot yet visualize how long five minutes feels compared to one.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. It is a straightforward reader designed for high success rates in decoding and comprehension. A parent might reach for this after hearing their child ask, Is it time yet? for the tenth time in an hour, or after a child expresses confusion about the schedule of their school day.
