Wait For Me

by Molly McNamara Carter, Ina Kotanko (Illustrator)

Overview

"Wait for me!" is what Charlie seems to say to everyone. His mama, at school, and even his friends. Charlie loves looking for butterflies and rocks and other pretty things, even though everyone is always telling him to hurry up. But what happens when Charlie visits Grandpa? A tender book about the simple beauties of life and appreciating the things that matter most.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781958302057
Publisher:	Lawley Enterprises LLC
Publication date:	01/24/2023
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

Editorial Reviews

"Molly McNamara Carter shares the joy of taking your time in Wait for Me. Unfortunately, we live in a world where people rush everywhere. This urgent rushing has destroyed our community. Sadly, too many focus on the goal and miss all the treasures along the way. Charlie spends time with his grandfather and learns to slow down. Children often want to be older, faster, and bigger. As parents, it is our job to teach our children to enjoy the milestones along the way and not try to skip over them. " -Philip Van Heusen

"This gentle story about the benefits of going at your own pace can be considered an additional purchase where inter-generational stories are in demand." -School Library Journal Reviewed by Elisabeth LeBris

From the Publisher

03/01/2023

PreS-Gr 1—Charlie, with brown hair and very light skin, who appears to be about five or six, is frequently being challenged to keep up with the others around him. "Wait for me!" he calls. His mother, brother, older friend, and teacher answer him with "Hurry up, Charlie. You're going too slow!" Charlie does not think so as he enjoys the world around him at his level. When he visits his grandfather, he discovers a kindred spirit. It is now his grandfather asking Charlie to wait for him, to the child's delight. Together they enjoy their walk in a park, admiring the flowers, birds, and insects. The soft-toned illustrations depict an affluent suburban neighborhood; the mostly white characters have round pupiless eyes, an interesting stylistic choice. Engaging snails are interspersed throughout with their own plot; children might enjoy finding them. VERDICT This gentle story about the benefits of going at your own pace can be considered an additional purchase where intergenerational stories are in demand.—Elisabeth LeBris

School Library Journal