Poor Ernestine is completely over-scheduled and simply wants to enjoy being a kid and playing outside with her neighbor, but her parents want to make sure she “makes every moment count…” and “lives life to the fullest…”.  As a result, Ernestine and her nanny spend every afternoon traveling from one activity to another until one afternoon Ernestine has simply had enough busyness and takes matters into her own hands. 

This book is a a brilliant reminder of what truly is important and where the true joys of childhood are found.