Once Upon a Pickup Time

Johanna Lindemann author Christian Maclean translator Mareike Ammersken illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Floris Books

Published:18th Sep '25

Should be back in stock very soon

Once Upon a Pickup Time cover

Ben hates being the last to get picked up from kindergarten. Every single day.

Then one pick-up time, Ben comes up with a terrifically tall tale about why his dad can't collect him sooner: because he's busy ruling over a huge kingdom, of course -- full of treasure, snake-monsters, knights and robbers. Soon all the children want to stay later at pick-up time to hear Ben's fantastic tale...

Full of fun, relatable moments and a diverse cast of characters, this energetic and contemporary story will strike a chord with many busy families.

'Sweet and likely to stir readers who, like Ben, have complicated emotions around a parent who works long hours. Inspired and soothing.'
-- Kirkus Reviews

'A positive and humorous story which celebrates children's imaginations.'
-- Kindling

'Adorable. It models empathy, emotional maturity and insight. It lends itself to discussion and reassurance that feelings are valid and that when we get picked up is not a sign of how much we are loved.'
-- Islamic School Librarian (Instagram)

ISBN: 9781782509578

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 369g

28 pages