Sara is desperate to visit the park, but her parents are SO busy! Vacuuming, working on their laptops, washing dishes – they claim that they just don’t have time, not enough tie, need to catch some time. So that is just what Sara sets out to do. Armed with a large empty jar, Sara keeps her eyes peeled; watching for time, waiting to catch some time. Every time she thinks she spots time, it eludes her grasp, until…

Oh, what family can fail to relate to this playful story? Little ones always need more time, and parents are all too often wrapped up in the busyness of daily life, chores, and work. With Catching Time Gilmore has successfully written a story that speaks to both children and parents on two parallel levels, the world of creative play intersecting with the more logical realm of adults.

Reading this picture book to my children was almost enough to give this mom a guilt attack! My children really enjoyed the storyline that they could sympathize with and the whimsical, imaginative twists in the story as Sara hunts for time.

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In today's busy world, it is easy to get caught up in trying to finish the ever-present "To Do" list. Catching Time is a warm reminder that family time ought to be right at the top of everyone's list.