About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the 'long wait' for a birthday, or melting down because playtime ended too soon. It is a gentle tool for explaining the abstract concept of time to young children who experience it through the lens of their own emotions. Through the journey of a curious young kangaroo, the story explores why minutes drag during boredom and fly during fun, offering a comforting framework for building patience. Appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary students, the book uses the natural world to ground high-level concepts in relatable imagery. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's frustration while providing a shared vocabulary for those difficult transitions between activities. It is a warm choice for bedtime or a proactive tool for teaching emotional regulation.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and grounded in emotional intelligence and basic conceptual development.
Ideal Reader
A 4-year-old who asks 'Is it time yet?' every five minutes, or a child who feels a deep sense of injustice when it is time to leave the park.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. It is particularly effective if the parent is ready to discuss a specific 'long wait' the child is currently experiencing. A child crying during a transition from a high-energy activity to a quiet one, or a child showing signs of anxiety regarding an upcoming event.
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