Allie struggles with being on time. Can Allie make it to the bus for her first day of school? From the moment she wakes up, Allie finds herself quickly getting distracted from her morning tasks. Whether she is picking out an outfit or making her breakfast, Allie ends up taking longer than she should to get things done. And time is running out! Join Allie on her journey as she learns: The importance of prioritizing tasks How to manage her time effectively That it's okay to feel overwhelmed and ask for help Intended for readers aged 5-9, Dilly-Dally Allie is a fun story filled with relatable moments and valuable lessons for people of all ages . With vibrant illustrations drawn by one of the author's former students, this book will captivate any reader while teaching literacy and social-emotional skills. Alison Sloan lives with her husband and two kids in Waco, Texas. She worked as a public school teacher for seven years, then, in 2020, started teaching writing classes independently online to students worldwide. She even taught her illustrator! She is also a professional editor, working mostly with teen and young adult authors. She is known for being a Dilly-Dally Allie and married a Never-Late Nate. You can check out her upcoming books and information about her writing classes or editing services at alisonsloanwriting.com or on socials: @alisonsloanwriting Violet Fodor is a 14-year-old aspiring artist from Sacramento, California and former online student of Alison. She discovered her love for drawing and creating at a very young age and has dreamed of working on a big project like this ever since. When Violet takes a break, you can find her thrifting for fun and fashionable clothes, getting boba with friends, and going to concerts with her family. Illustrating Dilly-Dally Allie was a challenge because she had never done anything like it before, but she is very proud of how it turned out. Her creative journey has just begun, and she is excited to see what is next. You can see more from Violet Fodor on Instagram: @violetdanaart