The Story
Ben is always the last kid left at pickup time, and one day he invents an amazing tale to explain why. An energetic, imaginative story that will strike a chord with busy families.
Ben hates being the only one left at pickup time and it happens every single day. So one afternoon Ben tells his friends why his dad is always last: he's busy ruling over a kingdom full of treasure, snake-monsters, knights and robbers. Now all the children want to stay later at pickup time to hear Ben's amazing tale...
Author: Johanna Lindemann
Publisher: Floris Books
Published: 06/02/2026
Pages: 28
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781782509578
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2026
Publishers Weekly 04/27/2026
School Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 57
Booklist 06/01/2026
About the Author
Johanna Lindemann has been telling stories for over twenty years. She has worked in advertising and film but especially loves writing for children so she can see their eyes light up when they hear her stories. Johanna's picture books include One Christmas in Our Building. She lives near Bremen, Germany with her husband and two daughters.Mareike Ammersken is a prolific children's illustrator from Germany. She has a background in early childhood education and a Masters in illustration. Mareike lives with her husband and their dog in Luneburg, Germany.Christian Maclean has worked in publishing for 50 years. He lives in Edinburgh, UK.
Description
Ben is always the last kid left at pickup time, and one day he invents an amazing tale to explain why. An energetic, imaginative story that will strike a chord with busy families.
Ben hates being the only one left at pickup time and it happens every single day. So one afternoon Ben tells his friends why his dad is always last: he's busy ruling over a kingdom full of treasure, snake-monsters, knights and robbers. Now all the children want to stay later at pickup time to hear Ben's amazing tale...
Author: Johanna Lindemann
Publisher: Floris Books
Published: 06/02/2026
Pages: 28
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781782509578
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2026
Publishers Weekly 04/27/2026
School Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 57
Booklist 06/01/2026
About the Author
Johanna Lindemann has been telling stories for over twenty years. She has worked in advertising and film but especially loves writing for children so she can see their eyes light up when they hear her stories. Johanna's picture books include One Christmas in Our Building. She lives near Bremen, Germany with her husband and two daughters.Mareike Ammersken is a prolific children's illustrator from Germany. She has a background in early childhood education and a Masters in illustration. Mareike lives with her husband and their dog in Luneburg, Germany.Christian Maclean has worked in publishing for 50 years. He lives in Edinburgh, UK.
