Five More Minutes

"Five more minutes!"

Leo is having the BEST time at the park. The swing is too fun, the slide is too fast, and his sandcastle isn't finished-not even close!

But then Mama says the words Leo doesn't want to hear:

"It's time to go."

Suddenly, leaving feels really, really hard.

With a gentle countdown, a comforting hug, and a silly goodbye ritual, Leo discovers that big feelings are okay-and that saying goodbye to something fun doesn't mean the fun is gone forever.

Five More Minutes! is a warm, reassuring read-aloud picture book that helps young children navigate one of toddlerhood's trickiest moments: stopping a favorite activity and moving on to what comes next.

Through Leo's relatable adventure, little readers can explore:

• Handling transitions with more confidence
• Recognizing and expressing big feelings
• Using countdowns to prepare for change
• Practicing a positive goodbye routine
• Understanding that favorite activities can happen again
• Building flexibility and emotional resilience

Perfect for reading before trips to the playground, park, playdate, daycare, preschool, library, or anywhere leaving can feel difficult.

Created for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5, this gentle story gives parents and caregivers simple language they can use beyond the book:

"We'll play again soon."

A comforting story for little ones who always wish they had five more minutes.