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While we wait

2022
"A boy and his grandmother wait and wait and wait. While they wait, they sit and knit, they stretch, they rock, they dance, they pace, they snack, they talk. But still, time passes s-l-o-w-l-y. And all the while, they 'sit and knit and wait.' What are they waiting for? Spoiler alert! The family's new baby! When mom and dad finally get home from the hospital there is joy and awe--and a special gift for baby, knitted with love. A gentle lesson about patience that is well worth the wait"--Provided by publisher.
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Grumpy monkey are we there yet?

"On the way to the pineapple plant, Tortoise can't stop asking "Are we there yet?" making Jim Panzee a very Grumpy Monkey."--Page [4] of cover.
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Sour apple

2024
"A . . . picture book about an apple who learns the importance of self-acceptance and patience after being left behind during picking season"--Provided by publisher.
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Just one more sleep

all good things come to those who wait -- and wait -- and wait
2024
"Helping kids celebrate milestones and holidays throughout the year, this hilarious book channels childhood exuberance and explains why waiting can be wonderful--and why it can be worth it!"--Publisher.
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Cookie time

2024
Eager to eat their cookies, siblings Kat and Ari decide to build a time machine, but they soon discover some things are worth waiting for.

When you have to wait

2024
A mindful, gentle picture book about patience and learning to find beauty in the act of waiting.

Masala chai, fast and slow

2023
"Aarav loves his grandfather very much, but they're as different as water and molasses. Where Aarav runs and races, Thatha likes to saunter and stroll. Every day at five o'clock, Thatha makes masala chai for the family, and no matter how much Aarav urges him to hurry, Thatha insists on taking his time. 'Masala chai cannot be rushed,' says Thatha. 'It must be made carefully.' One day, when Thatha sprains his ankle and must rest on the couch, Aarav eagerly decides he'd like to make the chai himself-after all, what would make his grandfather feel better than a cup of warm, spiced sweetness? But no matter how hard Aarav tries, his rushing causes him to miss some crucial step. Will Aarav be able to slow down and get the recipe right?"--Publisher.

Patience is a superpower

2024
"The line to go down the slide is so long, and you're at the back. Instead of complaining and shoving, you wait calmly. You made yet another mistake at basketball practice. You don't get upset. You keep trying. Find out more ways you can show patience and how this real-life superpower makes a big difference in the world"--Provided by publisher.

Good things come to those who wait

2021
Cora June's patience is facing the ultimate test. She has to get through the school day before she can have her favorite treat - the Unicorn Yak slushy. All she can think about is the slushy, and when it's finally time to get her sweet treat, she discovers it's sold out! Can Cora June keep calm in the face of this crushing disappointment? Follow along as she learns how to practice patience while discovering that good things can come to those who wait.

Croc needs to wait

a book about patience
Croc always rushes ahead with whatever she is doing, whether it is waiting for her turn or doing her sums; frequently things go wrong, and projects are messed up--but when her teacher explains the importance of patience, Croc resolves to do better.

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