Almost Time
By Gary D. Schmidt, Elizabeth Stickney, G. Brian Karas
Price: $7.99
About the Book
A tender father-and-son story about the passage of time, the change of seasons, and the excitement of reaching a goal.
Eager for maple syrup, Ethan can’t wait till sugaring time rolls around. And he can’t wait till his loose tooth falls out. But his father keeps telling him it’s not time yet, and no matter how hard he tries, he can’t make time pass more quickly. The closeness of father and son is evident throughout as they wait and then celebrate the end of waiting. The brief, lyrical text is illuminated by G. Brian Karas’s beautifully composed, evocative illustrations.
This sweet story shows that some things are always worth the wait.
- A Heartwarming Father-Son Story: Join Ethan and his dad as they share the special tradition of making maple syrup, showing that the best part of waiting is who you wait with.
- A Gentle Introduction to the Seasons: Learn alongside Ethan as he watches for the signs that winter is ending, from warmer days to shorter nights.
- Losing a Tooth: A sweet and relatable subplot about waiting for a loose tooth to finally fall out—a familiar milestone for every child.
- Perfect for Bedtime Reading: With lyrical text and soft, gentle illustrations, this is an ideal story for snuggling up and winding down at the end of the day.
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Reviews
? "Set in maple sugaring country, this tale by Schmidt (Pay Attention, Carter Jones) and Stickney (the pen name of Schmidt’s late wife) examines the difficulty of waiting for exciting things when they unfold at the natural world’s pace."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "A gentle tale that is as sweet and delicious as maple syrup."—Kirkus "Karas’ distinctive mixed-media illustrations with muted hues and delicate lines expressively show the tenderness between father and child, emphasizing the perceived slowness of time passing and the difficulty of waiting." —Booklist "In addition to promoting the value of patience, Schmidt’s story will also be valuable for early study of changing seasons and teaching where food comes from." —School Library Journal "Waiting for spring can wear on one's patience, but readers may find comfort sharing the burden with Ethan…until the warm and satisfying conclusion."—Horn Book "There’s a gentle, spare folksiness to the storytelling… [kids will] relate to the eternity that is waiting for something wonderful and the joy of a good weekend breakfast."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books —
About the Book
A tender father-and-son story about the passage of time, the change of seasons, and the excitement of reaching a goal.
Eager for maple syrup, Ethan can’t wait till sugaring time rolls around. And he can’t wait till his loose tooth falls out. But his father keeps telling him it’s not time yet, and no matter how hard he tries, he can’t make time pass more quickly. The closeness of father and son is evident throughout as they wait and then celebrate the end of waiting. The brief, lyrical text is illuminated by G. Brian Karas’s beautifully composed, evocative illustrations.
This sweet story shows that some things are always worth the wait.
- A Heartwarming Father-Son Story: Join Ethan and his dad as they share the special tradition of making maple syrup, showing that the best part of waiting is who you wait with.
- A Gentle Introduction to the Seasons: Learn alongside Ethan as he watches for the signs that winter is ending, from warmer days to shorter nights.
- Losing a Tooth: A sweet and relatable subplot about waiting for a loose tooth to finally fall out—a familiar milestone for every child.
- Perfect for Bedtime Reading: With lyrical text and soft, gentle illustrations, this is an ideal story for snuggling up and winding down at the end of the day.
Product Details
Reviews
? "Set in maple sugaring country, this tale by Schmidt (Pay Attention, Carter Jones) and Stickney (the pen name of Schmidt’s late wife) examines the difficulty of waiting for exciting things when they unfold at the natural world’s pace."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "A gentle tale that is as sweet and delicious as maple syrup."—Kirkus "Karas’ distinctive mixed-media illustrations with muted hues and delicate lines expressively show the tenderness between father and child, emphasizing the perceived slowness of time passing and the difficulty of waiting." —Booklist "In addition to promoting the value of patience, Schmidt’s story will also be valuable for early study of changing seasons and teaching where food comes from." —School Library Journal "Waiting for spring can wear on one's patience, but readers may find comfort sharing the burden with Ethan…until the warm and satisfying conclusion."—Horn Book "There’s a gentle, spare folksiness to the storytelling… [kids will] relate to the eternity that is waiting for something wonderful and the joy of a good weekend breakfast."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books —
