About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is vibrating with anticipation for an upcoming event and struggling with the wait. Stewart, a lovable little monster, is ecstatic about his very first camping trip, but the day just won't arrive quickly enough. He tries everything from staring at the clock to running around the world to make time pass faster. This humorous story perfectly captures the frantic energy of childhood impatience and normalizes these overwhelming feelings. It’s a wonderful tool for acknowledging a child's excitement and anxiety, offering a shared laugh over a universal struggle.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a lighthearted, secular story with no sensitive content.
Ideal Reader
A 4 to 7 year old child who is consumed with excitement and impatience for an upcoming event like a birthday, holiday, or vacation. This reader is likely having trouble focusing and repeatedly asking, "Is it time yet?" They need their big feelings validated, not corrected.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. This book can be read cold. The situation is universally relatable for both children and adults, and the humor is straightforward. The parent has a child who is bouncing off the walls with anticipation for an upcoming event. The parent has run out of ways to say, "You just have to be patient," and is looking for a book that acknowledges and shares a laugh about how hard waiting can be.
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