Rory is always putting things off and running late. It's driving his family crazy! What will it take to make him change his ways? Beautifully illustrated, In a Minute, Mom introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Discussion points for parents and teachers are also included.

This deluxe storybook features two Little Critter stories from Mercer Mayer in one book all about the special time we spend with mom and dad--the perfect gift for a sweet story time any time of year! Family time is fun time in this heartwarming collection of two classic Little Critter stories for readers ages 3 to 7. In the first story, Little Critter enjoys a day in the city with his mom. Then, flip the book over to read about Little Critter's very first camping trip with his dad! And for more fun with mom and dad, check out more Little Critter tales! -Just Like Dad -Just For You

Jo is eager to get to the playground in the park, with her friend Sita and Patch the dog. But Mum and Dad take so long she thinks they'll never get there. When they finally arrive they are terribly disappointed. . . Until Patch makes a fantastic discovery.

Rory is always putting things off and always running late. It's driving his family mad! What will it take to make him change his ways? Each time he is asked to do something for someone, Rory's response is "In a minute...". But what Rory doesn't realise is that he is taking far longer than a minute to get round to doing the task. When the tables are turned though, will Rory finally realise the error of his ways? This heart-warming and humorous tale will have every child pausing for thought when they distractedly respond, "In a minute, Mum..."

In only about 200 words, author P. K. Hallinan conveys the love of children for their mothers. From the opening line, “My mommy and I are as close as can be . . .” to the conclusion, “We’re joined at the heart, my mommy and I,” this is a gentle story of love expressed between child and mom—between your child and you.

Stories with related experiments demonstrate science concepts. The companion script includes directions for incorporating each experiment into the story.

Storytime the game is a way to open your mind and imagination. Compete against other players, or teams and write your way to the win. Your brain needs to be used and this is a great way to start your creative juices.