Illustrations were beautiful, vibrant colors depicting a whimsical childhood. This story not only high lights the key takeaways in more depth and understanding (at the end) but teaches young ones to take a step back from growing up but staying young.

In WAIT ‘TIL YOU’RE OLDER, tired of hearing her family respond “wait ‘til you’re older” over and over, Reha takes matters into her own hands to develop an innovative way to get what she wants. Reha is a spunky character, taking on challenges then responding to barriers with persistence. An introduction to the idea of time travel cleverly paired with a celebration of creativity and the joy of living in the moment.

what an adorable little book about living in the moment! little ones will love this story and characters along with the beautiful and engaging illustrations! i loved the message of this one!
thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for my copy! all opinions are my own!

I thought this was a super cute depiction of living in the Moment. This was broken down in a way that was easy for my kids to understand. Pair that with the absolutely lovely illustrations and this made for a very fun bed time read.

This book wasn't exactly what I expected, but I was happily surprised! The first thing I will say about this book is the main character was designed so well, and I adored her personality. I think that her creativity, kindness, and curiousity are infectious, and young readers will walk away from this book feeling truly inspired. I have no doubt that readers will be inventive problem solvers in their own daily lives, just like the main character. Lastly, I thought that the way this story's plot was laid out was absolutely perfect for a book like this. From the beginning, to the middle, to the end, everything about this book was on point. Bravo!

Impatient Reha can't wait to grow up so she can play with her brother's toy T-Rex. Sick of being told to 'wait til you're older,' she decides to take matters into her own hands.

I adored the visual humor of Reha's attempts to travel faster than light, fid a wormhole and fill it with 'exotic matter' (ie, souvenirs from faraway places) - kids are sure to laugh out loud. The montages of Reha and Arvan working together to build their rocket are accompanied by sparse text which is quite profound in its dual meaning. Initially I found the ending to be a little abrupt and jarring, but on my second read I found myself taking my time, being more present, and appreciating the opportunity to linger. The message sure worked on me!

The back matter is thorough, and encompasses an explanation about being present, the science behind wormholes and time travel, as well as an author's note describing the motivation for the book. It almost feels like it's trying to do too much, but ultimately I feel like you can take it in multiple directions, whether as a prompt for SEL discussions about patience, or as an intro to a science lesson. Like time, it will be different for everyone.

This was a cute book about sibling interactions. It really gets your creative juices flowing.
I received this galley from NetGalley.

A touching story of a brother and sister relationship and the desire to grow older. Reha is angry that she cannot play with her older brother's toy due to being too small. She goes on a quest to find a way to travel in time so that she can play with the toy. Reha learns through her quest the importance of being present in the moment.

This is such a cute story about a older brother and younger sister and the dynamic of "I'm older than you" and "you're too little".
This can happen in any age gap and certainly in Reha's family.
It has a cute ending of coming together and being the bigger person! (not saying the thing she really wanted to say!)
This would be a great story to read in the library and can open up some fun conversations about brothers and sisters, time travel and building things at home and the research that may be needed to complete something.

Loved this book. The pictures are stunning and the story is very cute. My neice loved it! Highly recommend!

For all the kids who've been told by an adult "I'll tell you when you're older".
Right now, Reha was angry. Every time she asked her brother to play with the T-rex toy, he told her she was too little, and her Amma told her to wait until she was older. Instead, Reha got to work creating a time machine to take her to the future where she would finally be able to play with the toy - but she runs into some bumps that change her direction, and help her leave her anger in the past.
I love the message in this story, because I feel like it is one that kids (and even young adults) have dealt with from someone older in their life. Reha and her solutions to her brother/Amma's response is so creative, and makes for a fun imaginative story about solving problems and designing your own solutions. This book uses factual information about 'time travel' and 'wormholes', so it has a little bit of an informational element involved (especially with the back matter which talks about time traveling and science being time and the concepts from the story - I love when authors use the back matter for fun enrichment like this). The illustration style was what initially drew me to this book, and I think that the illustrations are fun and bright and will draw kids in. This book could be a really fun read aloud with a variety of elementary-aged kids.

Reha is told that she is too young for something, and she dreams of being older. She uses her creativity and craftiness to create a world in which she *is* older.

Wait 'Til You're Older is a thoughtful examination of a child's inquisitive and imaginative quest to travel through time. When Reha asks to play with her brother's toy dinosaur, and he says no it persuades Reha to wonder what it would require to travel through time so she could be in the future in order to be sufficiently grown up enough to be able to play with this favorite toy dinosaur. Through a series of conversations, Reha equips herself with knowledge to travel through time.

Told through the perspective of a chemical engineer who was motivated by Paul Davies' How To Build A Time Machine, Wait 'Til You're Older is one of the most thoughtful and detailed children's books that could qualify as science fiction as can be found in today's literary market. Children will be delighted by the bright illustrations and wonderful descriptions and parents and teachers will be thrilled to watch young children reading and developing a fascination for the facets and mechanisms of science!

I absolutely loved Wait ‘Til You’re Older by Maria Marianayagam! This charming story serves as a much-needed reminder for readers of all ages about the importance of being present, appreciating the moment, and not wishing time away. As parents, we know all too well how quickly time passes, so this book beautifully captures the sentiment of savoring the present instead of rushing toward the future.

The protagonist, Reha, is an incredibly resourceful and determined young girl. She’s tired of hearing the all-too-familiar phrases, “No” and “Wait ‘til you’re older,” from both her parents and her older brother. In response, Reha decides to take matters into her own hands and embarks on a quest to discover how to time travel. What unfolds is a delightful adventure where Reha, despite her young age, shows tremendous courage and ingenuity as she works to figure out how to make her time-travel dreams come true. Of course, like any young adventurer, she makes a few mistakes along the way, which only adds to the humor and light-heartedness of the story. Her perseverance and resourcefulness make her a wonderfully strong and relatable character for young readers.

The illustrations in this book were absolutely darling. They complement the story perfectly, capturing the whimsical nature of Reha’s journey while also conveying the warmth and joy that the narrative evokes. The artwork adds an extra layer of charm to the story, making it even more enjoyable to read and explore.

Overall, Wait ‘Til You’re Older is a heartwarming and delightful read that I would wholeheartedly recommend. It’s a perfect book for children, as well as for parents who will appreciate the underlying message of appreciating the present moment and not rushing through life. It’s a great reminder for all of us to slow down and enjoy the time we have, especially as it passes so quickly.

Such a relatable, funny, and tender book! The illustrations are charming, and the story perfectly captures how eager kids are to grow up fast, dreaming about all the things they'll do "when they're older." As a mom of two, I felt this story deeply—my kids sometimes struggle to play together peacefully until something special or unusual unites them, just like in this book.

I especially loved the informational pages at the end, full of interesting topics we could explore together instead of arguing or fighting. A heartwarming and thoughtful read for the whole family!

I received an electronic ARC from SOURCEBOOKS Kids through NetGalley.
Reha is disappointed and angry that her older brother won't let her play with his things. He tells her she is too little and her mama tells her she needs to wait until she is older. So, she first decides to build a time machine and travel to the future. When that doesn't work, she looks for a wormhole to travel to the past. Finally, she build a rocket to travel to space. By this time, her brother joins her and they have a marvelous time using their imagination.
Marianayagam captures this dynamic and offers readers connection points in their own lives. The artwork is vividly colored and pulls readers in to travel too.

An adorable story with beautiful illustrations about wanting to be older and appreciating where you are in the present. Reha comes up with creative solutions to each of her problems and by the time she reaches the end she’s having fun!

What a special picture book! Stunning illustrations and a golden message shared in a fresh way. Based on the title, I wasn’t sure what to expect and loved it even more than I thought it would. This one will definitely have a spot on our son’s bookshelf!

Thank you to the author, illustrator, Net Galley and Sourcebooks Explore for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

I love that the main character in this book is proactive and tries to get where she wants to be by using her brain. The reader learns from her too, about space and time. There is a nice section at the end with some basics about time travel which will appeal to inquisitive kids. I love how the author shows that the future is coming, we don't have to rush toward it.

Thank you for the ARC. I will purchase for my library.

Gorgeous illustrations in this book. The story line itself is wonderful and fun. I love all of the main characters misunderstandings of wormholes and such. All that being said I can't really see this book being for the audience it is marketed as. I feel the choice of words as well as concepts introduced are things that would not be as graspable by a child that age. The language is just a bit off in the flow as well, which is often what keeps young readers interested in a book.