Quick Look
- A smart, fun picture book which celebrates children's imagination
- A positive, humorous spin on the realities of balancing childcare with a busy work life
- Features a diverse group of children with a variety of caregivers
- Colourful, fun illustrations capture the whimsical spirit of Ben's imagined stories
Imaginative Ben is always last to get picked up from kindergarten, until one day he invents a fantastical tale about why his dad can't come sooner, and all the other children want to stay behind to listen.
Description
Ben hates being the last to get picked up from kindergarten. Every single day.
Then one pick-up time, Ben comes up with a terrifically tall tale about why his dad can't collect him sooner: because he's busy ruling over a huge kingdom, of course -- full of treasure, snake-monsters, knights and robbers. Soon all the children want to stay later at pick-up time to hear Ben's fantastic tale...
Full of fun, relatable moments and a diverse cast of characters, this energetic and contemporary story will strike a chord with many busy families.
Author
Johanna Lindemann has been telling stories for over twenty years. She has worked in advertising and film but especially loves writing for children so she can see their eyes light up when they hear her stories. Johanna's picture books include One Christmas in Our Building. She lives near Bremen, Germany with her husband and two daughters.
Mareike Ammersken is a children's illustrator with a background in early childhood education and a Masters in illustration. She has illustrated numerous books for children. Mareike lives with her husband and their dog in Luneburg, Germany.
Christian Maclean has worked in publishing for 50 years. He lives in Edinburgh, UK.
