Wait 'Til You're Older - by Maria Marianayagam (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A heartwarming picture book teaching children patience and to live in the moment. This clever, sweet story is about a girl named Reha who despises the present, because her brother says he won't let her play with his dinosaur toys until she's older. To solve this problem, she decides to build a time machine. But even though she does everything her time travel book says, she can't seem to get it right. Then in her last attempt to find what she needs, her brother asks if he can help. Perhaps the present could be okay after all? Information is included in the back matter on topics such as: concepts of time (past, present, and future) gravity black holes wormholes"--

Book Synopsis

A heartwarming picture book teaching children patience and to live in the moment.

Reha despises the present, all because her brother says he won't let her play with his dinosaur toys until she's older. To solve this problem, she decides to build a time machine. But even though she does everything her time travel book says, she can't seem to get it right. Then in her last attempt to find what she needs, her brother asks if he can help. Perhaps the present could be okay after all?

Review Quotes

"A good reminder that the present is the most important thing we have." -- School Library Journal

"Infused with science, a quirky tale that will delight children and caregivers alike." -- Kirkus Reviews