Just a minute

Firefly & Fern Summary

In this beautifully illustrated tale rooted in Mexican folklore, a young woman named Pepita tries to delay an inevitable visitor—Death himself—by asking him to wait "just a minute" while she completes her tasks. With clever wordplay and vibrant artwork, this bilingual-friendly story explores how we spend our time and what truly matters in life, offering children a gentle introduction to themes of mortality and legacy.