
Written by Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell · Illustrated by Olivia Chin Mueller
Part of the Baxter Family Children series
Sisters face the challenge of growing up and the desire to stay young forever.
Kari and Ashley Baxter grapple with the fear of growing up. Kari's blank mind during an essay assignment and Ashley's role as Wendy in Peter Pan spark a whimsical idea: a pledge to never grow up. As they navigate childhood's fleeting moments, they discover the importance of cherishing family bonds. Will their imaginative plan help them hold onto their youth, or will they learn to embrace the inevitable changes? Dive into this heartwarming tale of sisterhood and the bittersweet journey of growing up.
In the third book in Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell’s beloved series about the Baxter children, Ashley and Kari Baxter struggle with what it means to grow up. When Kari Baxter is assigned an essay about what she wants to be when she grows up, her mind goes blank. She doesn’t want to grow up; she wants everything to stay just like it is. But Kari comes to realize that while making time stand still isn’t possible, she can enjoy every moment with her best family ever. Meanwhile, Ashley Baxter feels the same way. She is worried her siblings are growing up too fast. When she wins the role of Wendy in her school performance of Peter Pan, Ashley gets an idea. Maybe she and her siblings can pledge to never grow up at all! This third story in the Baxter Family Children series shares the reassuring message that even though growing up can be tough, family and friends are always there with support and love.
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