patience

A retelling of the traditional Persian tale of how the patient stone helps a mistreated young girl achieve her true destiny.

Explains why patience is important and presents several scenarios involving patience at school, at home, and in other settings.

All day, Baby Dragon turns down other animals' offers to go play or find a snack while he waits for his mother to return for him, but at nightfall, he agrees to go with Crocodile to find her.

When Brother and Sister Bear help teach some younger cubs how to play T-ball, they learn a lesson in patience.

Winnie-the-Pooh has trouble waiting until 5 o'clock for his birthday party.

Freddie learns to be patient while waiting for his mother to cook spaghetti for dinner.

Stephen, who has trouble sitting still and paying attention, surprises himself when he summons up the patience to catch and help an injured goose. Includes a note to adults about children who have difficulty staying focused, including those with ADHD.

When Jose and his grandfather build a bird house and plant vegetable seeds together, Jose learns about the rewards of patience.

Brief text and pictures illustrate some of the occasions in life for which we must take our turn.