
"Wait for me!" is what Charlie seems to say to everyone. His mama, at school, and even his friends. Charlie loves looking for butterflies and rocks and other pretty things, even though everyone is always telling him to hurry up. But what happens when Charlie visits Grandpa? A tender book about the simple beauties of life and appreciating the things that matter most.
"Molly McNamara Carter shares the joy of taking your time in Wait for Me. Unfortunately, we live in a world where people rush everywhere. This urgent rushing has destroyed our community. Sadly, too many focus on the goal and miss all the treasures along the way. Charlie spends time with his grandfather and learns to slow down. Children often want to be older, faster, and bigger. As parents, it is our job to teach our children to enjoy the milestones along the way and not try to skip over them. " -Philip Van Heusen
"This gentle story about the benefits of going at your own pace can be considered an additional purchase where inter-generational stories are in demand." -School Library Journal Reviewed by Elisabeth LeBris
"I thought that this picture book was adorable. I enjoyed the portrayal of an imaginative kid who feels like he's being forgotten by a world that is moving at high speed. Molly McNamara Carter perfectly captured the essence of a child who enjoys paying attention to the little details...Overall, I would recommend this book to kids who love to explore the world and adults who need a reminder to slow down and pay attention to the little details alongside their children." -Reviewed by Emma Watts for Pine Reads Review