This pace is TOO MUCH. It’s wearing me out.
How can I stop all this running about?
There’s so much to do in a day: Wake up, get dressed, catch the bus, so much stress! When a small piglet needs a change of pace, a trusted adult eases their worries by introducing them to the Now. By taking in their surroundings—the colors all around them, the breeze on their face, the sound of a bee buzzing, or the squeeze of a much-needed hug—even the most booked-and-busy youngster can find a moment to take a breather.
When Is Now? shows that taking a moment for oneself is the perfect solution to reduce anxiety and ease overwhelming feelings.
Maryann Cocca-Leffler is an award-winning author and illustrator of more than 65 books for children, including The Power of Yet, Fighting for YES!, and We Want to Go to School!: The Fight for Disability Rights. She lives and works in Portland, Maine.