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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
When You Have to Wait
By Melanie Conklin, Leah Hong (Illustrator)
Discover the hidden beauty in life's waiting moments.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 175 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a world where waiting feels endless, a child learns patience while standing in line, longing for mom's return, and dreaming of riding a big kid bike. As time stretches, unexpected joys emerge—a new friend, the warmth of a homecoming hug, and the beauty of a slower world. What wonders will unfold in the moments between now and later?
From the publisher
A mindful, gentle picture book about patience and learning to find beauty in the act of waiting. Sometimes, you have to wait. For the line at the public pool on a hot summer day.For mom to come home after being away. For your legs to grow just a bit longer to ride a new big kid bike. The seconds drag on… each one feels like forever. Why can’t you have it now? But while you wait, you might notice things: a possible new friend who is also in line, why homecoming hugs are extra special, and how beautiful the world is when you’re not racing by. Sometimes, when you have to wait, you find the good in the moments between now and later.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- January 9, 2024
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781250816542
- LCCN
- 2023022501
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