Librio Library #53 – Five Minutes – Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon
2 Minute ReadAs soon as we discovered it, it took us less than five minutes to know that the picture book by Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon & Olivier Tallec was perfect for our Librio Library.
300 seconds: That’s all five minutes is. But those five minutes can feel very different depending on the situation and on one’s perspective. The little boy in this story’s perspective is no different to countless other children. Spending five minutes in a traffic jam compared to spending five minutes doing something we actually enjoy can make a big difference to how long it seems to go on for… as the title of the book so aptly says, “Five Minutes: (That’s a Lot of Time) (No, It’s Not) (Yes, It Is)”.
Favorite Image
The illustrations depict different scenarios in everyday life from the perspective of the little boy character. With his great sense of situational humor, almost every picture by Olivier Tallec is a favorite!
Kids will like
The five minutes shown in this short book are very different and captivate children with their wit. The book’s recommended for children of four years of age and is a great story to read out loud.
Adults will like
From the frantic time in the morning when everybody’s getting ready to the seconds creeping by whilst standing in a long, boring queue or when we’re waiting for food to be ready – a lot of us will be able to empathize with the little boy’s frustration and impatience even as adults.
If you like “Five Minutes”
Olivier Tallec has written and illustrated numerous books for children. The stories have been published in different countries, for example his two works “It’s my tree” or “This book will get you to sleep!”.
More recommendations from our collection
In our Librio Library, there are many beautiful book recommendations to discover. From wonderful wordless picture books or colorful pop-up books to musical books – there’s something for almost everybody! You can also find some great picture books in our online shop, how about a story about the magic of music for example?
