Five More Minutes: A Picture Book About Transitions, Big Feelings, and Saying Goodbye to Fun without meltdown for 0-3 years

"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 resiliencePerfect 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.