It's About Time!
It's About Time! by Salima Alikhan, illustrated by Federica Frenna, is a lively fiction reader for students in Grades 3-5 that follows eight-year-old Yuri, whose mother longs to share their family culture. When Yuri pushes back and an argument flares, something strange happens - she suddenly finds herself in an unfamiliar place where minutes move in unexpected ways, and she must rethink what "making time" really means.Uses a gentle time-travel twist to show how perspective can heal family misunderstandings.Encourages appreciation of heritage and open communication between generations.Supports literacy with engaging dialogue, relatable characters, and clear chapter structure for developing readers.Builds social-emotional skills by inviting reflection on responsibility, respect, and making time for what matters.Includes teacher prompts and extension activities aligned to ELA and SEL standards - ideal for multicultural units, family-heritage projects, or home reading that sparks conversations about cultural pride.
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