Wait ‘Til You’re Older

Kobo Best Book of the Month
CCBC Best Book for Kids and Teens
ALA Golden Duck Notable Picture Book (Excellence in Children’s Science Fiction)
2027-2028 Louisiana Readers’ Choice Nominee

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

Reha despises the present–her older brother won’t let her play with his dinosaur toy “until she’s older.” To solve this problem, she decides to build a time machine so she can get bigger faster. 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 get what she needs, her brother asks if he can help. And Reha starts to wonder if perhaps the present could be okay after all?

“Infused with science, a quirky tale that will delight children and caregivers alike.”—Kirkus Review

“A good reminder that the present is the most important thing we have.”—School Library Journal

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“Infused with science, a quirky tale that will delight children and caregivers alike.”—Kirkus Review

“A good reminder that the present is the most important thing we have.”—School Library Journal

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