Five Minutes by Lisa Scanlon and Audrey Vernick - ADVISABLE

Five Minutes by Lisa Scanlon and Audrey Vernick .  PICTURE BOOK. GP Putnam (Penguin) 2019. $17. 9780525516316

BUYING ADVISORY:  EL (K-3) -ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

A little boy experiences the perception of time in this story. He is shown in a variety of situations where five minutes seems too fast, too slow, and finally just right (sort of). For example, five minutes wait for a ride is a lifetime, but on the ride, five minutes is just too fast. Five minutes asleep on a car ride goes really fast! There are many more situations presented.

This would be an incredibly fun book for younger grade teachers to read before the lessons on telling time. Perception of time vs actual time is an interesting concept that will get them thinking about time in an abstract way. It could make for a fun activity as well, to notice actively notice the passage of time. The situations presented are fun, funny, and easy to relate to for young readers.

Reviewer: Stephanie MLS & Author.