Fennel's Morning Map
Fennel the fox follows a picture map through his morning: brush, dress, eat, pack. A star after each step. Learn more
Gentle stories for the hardest little moments of the day.
Time Tamers is a series of six Montessori-inspired picture books by Dr. Monti. Each one follows a friendly animal through an everyday wait: getting ready in the morning, waiting for cookies, saving a snack for later. Made for reading together with children about 2 to 5.
The series in a few words
Waiting is hard. So is getting shoes on, finishing one step before the next, and saving something for later. Time Tamers gives little ones simple words for those moments: "First, Next, Then, Last." "We can wait." "Plan. Checkpoint. Go."
The books lean on Montessori ideas of order, independence and hands-on practice. Every story has a short, repeating refrain to say together, soft watercolor art, and caregiver notes at the back with easy ideas to try at home.
The books work in any order. Start with the one that matches the tricky part of your day.
Meet the six books
Bumble and the Cookie Countdown
Bumble the bear bakes honey cookies and learns that waiting for the oven, and for them to cool, is part of the treat. Learn more
Pippa and the Snack Passport
Pippa sorts her snack into Now, Later and Share cups and finds gentle things to do while she waits for the bell. Learn more
Ollie and the Tinker Timer
Ollie the octopus turns one big job into a Little Jobs List: "Plan. Build. Stop. Check. Tidy." Learn more
Luna & Chip and the Checkpoint Plan
Luna and Chip walk a twilight path with five star checkpoints, pausing at each one to say their plan. Learn more
The Festival Countdown Team
All six friends make a plan together to build a new bridge before the festival begins. Learn more
Companion posters
Hang the routine where a child can see it. Six posters, three sizes, shipped free in the US.
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Kitchen Helper Countdown Poster
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Little Jobs Builder Board Poster
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My Adventure Map Poster
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My Morning Routine Poster
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My Snack Passport Poster
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Team Job Board Poster
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A free morning chart for your fridge
Our "My Morning Routine" chart has three picture steps, wash up, get dressed and eat breakfast, with a box to tick for each one. Each step is shown by a Time Tamers friend (Pippa, Fennel and Bumble), so even children who can't read yet can follow along. Print it at home on letter paper.
Reading on Kindle?
All six Time Tamers ebooks are free to read with Kindle Unlimited. Ebooks are $3.99 each and paperbacks are $12.99 each on Amazon.
Little steps, said out loud, with someone who loves them. That's all Time Tamers is trying to be.
Warmly, Dr. Monti