Five Minutes (That’s a Lot of Time) (No It’s Not) (Yes It Is)
Five minutes is a lot of time… or is it? Well, it depends on what you’re doing, of course! Follow one little boy as he discovers that sometimes five minutes feels like forever – like when he’s at the dentist’s office or waiting in line for the bathroom – and sometimes it feels like no time at all – like when he’s at the tippy top of a roller coaster or snuggling up with a book before bedtime. Co-authored by Audrey Vernick, illustrated by Olivier Tallec, and published by Putnam/Penguin in 2019.
Published in numerous regions and languages, including Greek, Thai, French, Japanese, German and Chinese.
“ ‘Time is relative’ serves as this volume’s premise and punch line… Funny and astute, the volume represents five minutes well spent.” – Publishers Weekly
“The book itself opens itself to exploration of emotional intelligence, patience, and the passage of time. An accessible story that entices readers to slow down and enjoy a moment (maybe five?) it its company.” – Kirkus
“Kids will immediately relate and chime in with their own examples of fleeting and interminable intervals.” – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
