Author & Illustrator: Gülsen Arslan Akca

Number of Pages: 32

Year of publication: 2022

When will I ride a two-wheeled bike? When will I be able to shoot a ball into the high basket? When will I eat my favorite food? While Adam tries to do the things he loves, he always faces the same problem: he won't be able to do these things until he's old enough! And when he asks, “When will I grow up?” he always gets the same answer: “When the time is right.”

Values implied in story:

• Patience: The child learns that growing up and achieving goals takes time and cannot be rushed.
• Persistence and Determination: Despite the challenges, Adam keeps trying to learn new things he loves, like riding a bike or shooting a basketball.
• Appreciation of the Present Age: The story emphasizes the importance of enjoying each stage of life without rushing to grow up.
• Understanding Time and Natural Growth: It reinforces the idea that everything happens at the “right time” and that maturity comes gradually.
• Curiosity and Love of Discovery: Adam shows a strong desire to learn and explore, highlighting the value of curiosity in childhood.
• Optimism about the Future: Even though waiting is boring, there’s always hope that “the right time” will come — a message of optimism and hope.