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How do you know when it is time to wake up, go to school, or celebrate your birthday? We use clocks and calendars every single day, but people have not always had such easy ways to measure the passing moments.
Journey back through history to discover the clever and fascinating ways humans first learned to tell time. You will explore a world of incredible inventions, from ancient hourglasses filled with sand to the super-accurate atomic clocks we use today.
Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, this book reveals why keeping track of time is so important for communication and everyday life. It is the perfect adventure for curious minds who want to know how our world stays in sync.
6-8 Years
23 Pages
Little Toad has an emergency to handle, and getting to the pond at the right moment is not as easy as it sounds. His trip becomes a small but lively lesson in timing, patience, and knowing when to act.
With an animal hero and a clear, child-friendly problem, this story gives early elementary readers a gentle adventure that is easy to follow and satisfying to think about. Little Toad’s journey keeps the focus on action, purpose, and the simple importance of doing things at the proper time.
Little Toad to the Rescue is a good pick for children who enjoy animal stories with a touch of suspense and a warm lesson woven into the adventure.
6-8 Years
52 Pages
By
Maira Kalman and Daniel Handler
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Collected by
Sarah Hermanson Meister
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With
Sarah Hermanson Meister
We are always told to stop and smell the roses, but what if you could smell the roses and still have time to finish all your errands before dinner? This whimsical and thought-provoking exploration captures people either constantly in motion or delightfully standing still. Through stunning photographs from The Museum of Modern Art, you will see people sprinting across streets, racing fast on bicycles, and leaping over giant puddles. On the very next page, you might find people forming long snaking lines, daydreaming on quiet park benches, or simply lingering on the sidewalk with their best friends. Paired with vibrant paintings and poetic observations, this book asks a very simple question: what is the rush? Take a fascinating look at the rhythm of everyday life and discover the hidden beauty in both taking action and patiently waiting.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
64 Pages
Daniel Tiger’s day is full of times to know: breakfast time, Chime Time, dinner time, bath time, story time, and bedtime. With sturdy movable clock hands, this novelty board book lets children follow Daniel’s routine while getting an early introduction to telling time. The familiar neighborhood setting keeps the concept friendly, and the hands-on clock gives readers something to move as each part of the day changes. This is best for children who enjoy interactive books or for early elementary readers practicing how daily routines connect to clocks. Warm, simple, and practical, it turns a basic time concept into a Daniel Tiger day from morning to night.
6-8 Years
6 Pages
At exactly one minute before ten on a Thursday morning, young Jodie sits at her table drawing a picture of a duck. As she hovers her pen to add a silver button to the duck's boot, her baby brother Jonathan pushes himself to his feet and takes his very first step. In that exact same fleeting instant, a vast array of life unfolds across the city. A mother plays a pennywhistle, a baker sells fresh bread, a baby is born, and a blackbird pulls a worm from the earth. This masterful story expands outward from the intimate setting of a cluttered apartment to capture a breathtaking bird's-eye view of an urban morning pulsing with energy. It serves as a gentle reminder to pause and appreciate the extraordinary magic happening in every single instant. Children will be captivated by the interconnectedness of life and the beauty of paying attention to the present moment.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Getting ready for bed is usually quiet, but not tonight! Just as a boy's father announces there are exactly ten minutes left until bedtime, a whole family of hamsters arrives at the front door. The boy's own pet hamster is dressed like a tour guide, and he invites all his friends inside for a wild vacation.
As the father counts down the minutes, more and more hamsters arrive in buses and cars. They take over the kitchen for snacks, invade the bathroom to brush their tiny teeth, and cause absolute chaos in the bedroom.
You will have so much fun carefully examining the busy pictures to find all the hilarious things the tiny hamsters are doing. See if you can keep track of all the silly visitors before the clock runs out and everyone finally has to go to sleep!
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Something truly extraordinary happens whenever young Hilda spends time with her grandmother, Hazel. As the seasons slowly change around them, Hazel uses her old broom to sweep away the dust, revealing years of joyful family memories. Hilda watches in quiet wonder as these cherished stories are brought to vibrant life right before her eyes, blurring the lines between the past and the present.
This deeply moving tale explores the beautiful, enduring connection between generations. It asks whether the magic is making the memories, or if the memories themselves are making the magic. You will be drawn into a gentle exploration of time passing and the comfort found in a shared history. It is a visually stunning experience that celebrates the incredible power of storytelling and the quiet moments we spend with the people we love the most.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for the most spectacular party of the night. It is time for American Batstand, a wild twelve-hour television show hosted by the famous Click Dark. Every hour on the hour, a lively crew of bats hits the dance floor to twist, shout, and bebop to the music. Decked out in cool boots and stylish clothes, these energetic animals show off their best moves as the clock ticks away. This toe-tapping, rhyming adventure makes learning how to tell time an absolute blast. You will love counting the hours and watching the dancers groove from the early evening straight through to the midnight finale. It is a hilarious, musical celebration that will have you eager to check the clock and join the fun.
6-8 Years
42 Pages
Franklin the turtle is on his way to a very special event at Bear's house, but he has a tiny problem. Like most turtles, Franklin is not very fast, and today he is dawdling even more than usual. The path to the birthday party is filled with far too many fun distractions to just walk right by. How can he resist playing a quick game of leapfrog with Rabbit, or slipping and sliding through the squishy mud with Otter? Maybe there is even time for a round of hide-and-seek with Fox. Suddenly, Franklin realizes that the clock is ticking. If he does not pick up his pace, he might miss the best part of his best friend's big day. Join Franklin as he learns exactly when it is time to stop playing and start hurrying.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
One single trip around the sun holds a massive universe of numbers just waiting to be counted. A whole year might feel like a gigantic, endless amount of time, but when you break it apart, it becomes a fascinating collection of tiny, wonderful moments.
Dive into the amazing math hidden inside a year. You will discover how twelve different months or fifty-two Friday movie nights all add up to exactly 365 exciting days. Every single one of the 31,535,000 seconds is a chance for something new to happen. Through playful counting and clever breakdowns, you will see time in a completely different way. Get ready to explore all the big and small numbers that make up your incredible year.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
The morning is perfectly calm, right up until the clock strikes six. Suddenly, a tiny mouse darts out from hiding, and chaos instantly erupts across the entire town! In a bouncy, rhythmic chain reaction, the mouse accidentally kicks off the wildest chase the streets have ever seen. You will feel the energy rising as the minutes furiously tick by on the clock. Soon, a frantic cat is chasing the mouse, a dog is chasing the cat, and before long, a dogcatcher, a sneaky robber, and a determined policeman are all swept up in the massive stampede. It is a race against time, told in a brilliant pattern that is incredibly fun to read out loud. Just as the hour is about to end, a slippery pile of discarded banana peels changes everything. Catch your breath as you follow this non-stop hour of absolute hilarity and breathless action.
6-8 Years
44 Pages
Have you ever been in a hurry, but someone you love wants you to slow down and wait? In this sweet story, a little girl is always ready to go, go, go! Her busy mom often says, 'Wait.' But waiting doesn't have to be boring. If you stop and look closely, you might discover amazing things all around you.
Join this curious duo as they explore their world, from busy city streets to a peaceful park. Watch how the girl learns to notice a tiny snail, a beautiful bird, or a colorful flower she might have missed. This heartwarming book reminds us that sometimes the best adventures happen when we take a moment to pause, observe, and truly see the magic in everyday moments. Discover the joy of patience and the wonderful surprises waiting just for you!
6-8 Years
34 Pages
