Um, not for me. The pictures were cute but we didn't enjoy the story. Wasn't very practicle for the farm life we live.

'In Time' is a beautiful little book with a really good message.

The illustrations in the book are wonderful and they bring the story to life on every page.

The story is well written and it has a lovely flow, the writing style is perfect for this type of book.

I have been off with my daughter for the school holidays this year and we have spent a lot of time outdoors and in nature so the book was great for us.

We really enjoyed it - it is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!

Wonderful book about how children want to speed up time. They want to be bigger, or they want to keep having their birthday. They never feel like time is going at the right pace.
The story carries on and explains how the child realises the importance of waiting and savouring the time we are in now.

Beautifully written and illustrated, will keep readers of all ages enjoying the story throughout.

Great moral at the end

4★
“Ready, steady, GO!”
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“As soon as I wake up the day jumps into life. ‘Hurry up—breakfast is ready,’ Mom calls.

‘Finish that quickly. We’re late!’”

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“The city is already awake and singing. Horns blare, sirens wail, and no one ever stops. People rush by spinning, beeping, and running.”

They are running to school, almost at the gate, and Mom wishes time would slow down. Guess who doesn’t? School goes forever, it's boring tagging along after Mom at the veggie market, and how long do you have to wait for Mom to mix the cake and bake it?

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“Mom loves to measure time. But how long is ‘a bit’ or ‘a little while?’ And what about ‘just a moment?’”

If we could change time, we could fast forward and have another birthday party and jump from one holiday to the next!

And if the weather is stormy, we could speed it up to the next sunny day and then plant seeds that would grow instantly to trees taller than mountains. (Ok, kid. Now you’re stretching it a bit.)

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“But I can’t speed up time, so instead I just wait… wait… wait…”

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“But as I wait, I see things as I’ve never seen them before…
A tiny snail leaving a trail and shrinking inside his shell, safe in his jewel-like home.
A magpie sitting on her eggs to keep them warm.
A beautiful flower shyly opening its petals one by one.
All of these things are waiting too.”

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“In the forest, I stare up at the trees…
I hear them whisper ‘We had to wait to grow mighty and strong. Just like you, we were once little before…’”

There are other little creatures tucked under the leaves at the foot of the trees, curled up, napping. They are looking forward to spring but are dreaming now, cosy and warm.

There is an enormous cavern that says “Everything around you took time to grow. Drop by drop…’”

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“If you wait long enough rocks can turn into sand. Trees can turn into forests.”

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“But long before there was a forest, a tree or even a sapling, every tree was just a tiny, little seed—waiting for the perfect moment to sprout up and say hello.

This very moment.
A moment when I wish I could just pause time.”

This is a lovely book. Author/illustrator Marina Ruiz’s dedication says “For all the little saplings in my life, and those yet to sprout.”

I think any little saplings in our lives might enjoy recreating this walk and seeing what things are growing or hibernating, sprouting new leaves or shedding old ones. And there are always bugs and birds to find.

Thanks to #NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for a copy of #InTime for review.

An absolute treat! I am in love with those illustrations, how evocative of the tangled city rush they are, but also of the calm that slowing down brings. Reminded me that I, too, am guilty of rushing my kids and myself around, wishing we could slow down. Lovely story that ultimately teaches that less is more and more often than not, how we approach life and the time we have is in our hands. A stunning little piece.

A great introduction on taking time and being patient it is so often times hard to explain to the young ones. This book did so perfectly.

The book "In Time" is a wonderful read for children. It teaches them the importance of patience, encourages them to appreciate the gifts of nature, and helps them to recognize the value of each day. The illustrations in this book are beautiful and captivating.

This book put Joni Mitchell's "The Circle Game" in my head, and I can't get it out. "We're captive on a carousel of time . . . " I kept wanting to warn the little girl that soon she'll want to drag her feet "just to slow those circles down."

I'm at the stage of life where I wish I could slow down time; there just aren't enough hours in the day to do all that I want. BUT . . . I can remember being young, and how time seemed to stand still: oh, the interminable wait for Christmas and Halloween, summer vacation, and, yes, even school to start again. This book perfectly captures those days, and offers a gentle reminder to those impatient little souls to take the time to appreciate the here and now.

The author's lovely artwork is the perfect accompaniment for the heartwarming text.


It's just a beautiful book. Take the time to read this one . . .

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

In Time is a beautiful, thought-provoking children's picture book about not rushing through your life but learning to slow down and enjoy the smaller things.
The little girl in the book feels that time goes too slow even though everyone around her seems to be rushing about their lives. She wants to be able to speed up time to things such as celebrating each of her birthdays, see trees and a forest grow, etc. But one day when she's planted some seeds and is sat waiting in the garden for them to grow, she notices things she wouldn't notice if she was busy rushing about or time was going very quickly. She learns that time is a process, and there's beauty in time going slower and appreciates the little things around her so much more.
This is such a beautiful story with adorable illustrations and a great message for children and grown-ups alike.

This book is about a child’s perception of time. How, to an adult it may be just a moment, but to a kid it’s a mini lifetime. It’s also about how time slows when something is fascinating, like watching saplings or wind blow. This was nice but it would be hard to convey the lesson in a group setting and would work much better as a bedtime book.

This was the perfect book for little me and my absolute lack of patience. It also shows how time is perceived differently depending on the moment or age. And it's done with some beautiful illustrations.

Great lessons on patience and slow living, living in the moment and enjoying the present time.

The colours in this are absolutely beautiful. I’d say this book is probably for older children, and even adults can benefit from the message in the tale.

We’re constantly rushing, wanting to make time slow down or go faster, depending on the situation. But through the pages in this book we’re reminded of the joy of the present moment!

Our family really enjoyed this book. As a family that always seems to be on the go and on the move this book really touched base with us. In this adorable story we follow a little girl as she goes through her busy day. Even though it is busy she still has to wait for things, like when she is hungry or she wants the stormy weather to move on. She soon discovers how taking time and slowing down can be important. She learns to enjoy the moments, like time with her mom and family. I love the message this story shares. We often forget how important it is to cherish every moment and I love that this story shares that in such a meaningful way. The illustrations are so bright and colorful and create a beautiful background to this wonderful story. We received this as an ARC but I will be putting this in our home library and gifting it to friends. Your family will love this heartwarming story. It will fast become a perfect addition to snuggles at bedtime with your little ones. Enjoy this little adventure.
1000 stars

In Time by Marina Ruiz

Release date : July 4th 2024

Thank you to the author, publishers and Netgalley for my eARC of this upcoming children's book.

As as adult there never seems to be enough hours in a day to get things done but for our character in this story all she wants is for things to move faster.

It was a sweet story that made me smile. The illustrations have a unique look which works well against the writing.

It's a heartwarming read and I think a lot of readers will enjoy it.

Mothers can identify with this book so easily! Well written and easy for children to follow along and engage. Beautiful illustrations!

I very much enjoyed reading this story and I know the children I work with will also love this story. Not only is the art in the book so beautiful and whimsical, but so is the story. I love how in the beginning, the child talks about wanting time to go faster so she can enjoy birthdays and holidays right away, which I know is something that many children want. Eventually, the child realized that it is important to wait because in waiting, that is when we get to really enjoy each moment of our lives. We get to wait for the magical moments in life to happen, like waiting for a tree to grow or waiting for crystals to form. I will definitely be recommending this book to read to children because I think it will help them realize that sometimes it's important and magical to wait.

Great concept. I've specifically looked for a book like this in the past for my classroom. Would like to have in physical book form.

This was a brilliantly written story about a young girl learning to be patient and the rewards that come with it. I loved how well detailed this book was with the wording and illustrations.

This would be the perfect addition for a young reader’s book collection. I think it’s an important read with such a fun story behind it!

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Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with access to read this book!

First, I must talk about the exquisite illustrations that truly make this book as amazing as it is. They are simply gorgeous and each page is filled with so many things to find long after the words are finished. Colorful, yet muted, these are some of the best illustrations I have seen in a long time.

That said, this is a lovely story about a you g girl who just wants time to move faster, but realizes just how much you can see and learn while waiting; that patience can be so very rewarding!

This was just marvelous and I highly recommend it; very well done!!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Marina Ruiz, and Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute children’s book about waiting. I loved the illustrations and how it matches the text. It is definitely a book I consider buying a physical copy off (and I don’t even have kids)