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Cover of The Boy Who Borrowed Tomorrow by Kelly Pasztor, illustrated by Diana F. Shelton: a boy leans out of a golden clock-face window, reaching for a floating clock

Out now · October 2026

The Boy Who Borrowed Tomorrow

In Hurryville City, rushing is serious business, and nobody hates waiting more than Leo. So when he wanders into Whens & Whatnots and Wizzle the When-Witch offers him the Tomorrow Borrower 3000, Leo can’t resist. One press and ZIPPETY-ZANG! His homework is done. His science project has won first place. It’s already his birthday.

But the prize feels borrowed. The cake feels hollow. And when Leo lifts his trumpet, it squeaks like a sneeze. So Leo does what any boy in a hurry would do. He goes back for more.

A bouncy, rhyme-rich read-aloud about patience, effort, and the good stuff hiding in the waiting. It’s for every kid who has ever counted the sleeps, and for every grown-up hurrying along beside them. Includes “Words Worth Borrowing,” a glossary of rich new vocabulary from the story.

Hardcover
$22.99 · ISBN 979-8-9980852-0-8
Paperback
$14.99 · ISBN 979-8-9980852-1-5
Ebook
$7.99 · ISBN 979-8-9980852-2-2
Format
Rhyming picture book, 8 × 10 in, 40 pages, full color
Ages
5 to 8 · Grades K–3
Published
October 2026
LCCN
2026925270
Distribution
Ingram — order through any bookstore or library supplier

Ordering

Readers: ask for the book at any bookshop by title or ISBN, order it from your favourite online bookseller, or request it at your local library. For signed copies, classroom sets and bulk orders, write to hello@alchemillapress.com.

Librarians and teachers will find the sell sheet, classroom notes and ordering details on the librarians & educators page. Booksellers will find discount and returns terms on the trade page.