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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Little Lobo and Bernabé are bringing supplies to the big celebration in the country across the bridge -- but everyone else seems to be going, too! During the long delay, they see all kinds of people on the bridge for different reasons and speaking different languages, but when someone has a grumpy moment, they all come together to make the wait as good as can be.
Author
Series
Elephant and Piggie books volume 22
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children, an imprint of Disney Book Group
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet, so Gerald must be patient.
Author
Series
Penny (Kevin Henkes) volume 4
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Penny has a new sled, but will it ever snow?
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Advises the reader about what to do, and not do, in order to successfully spot a whale, such as wrapping up in a not-too-cozy blanket, ignoring the roses, and especially, being patient.
9) Wait
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
As a boy and his mother move quickly through the city, the boy sees a dog, a butterfly and a hungry duck while his mother rushes them toward the departing train, but eventually, the little boy teaches his mother to slow down and enjoy the sites around them.
10) Bear can't wait
Author
Series
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As final preparations are being made for a long-planned surprise party, Bear gets so excited he nearly ruins everything.
11) Bilal cooks daal
Author
Publisher
Salaam Reads
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done.--
Author
Series
Anzu the Great Kaiju volume 2
Publisher
Roaring Book Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Anzu the kaiju loves to tend to his bonsai. Whenever he feels overwhelmed or unsettled, it helps him pause and reminds him to just...breathe.
14) Let it grow
Author
Publisher
Capstone Editions, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A child learns about the life cycle of a giant pumpkin and the rewards of letting it grow. Includes "Pumpkin Fun Facts" and information on growing and racing giant pumpkins.
15) The power of yet
Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A little pig, frustrated by the limitations of his young age and small size, is encouraged to keep trying, growing, and learning until he meets his goals.
Author
Series
Sparkella volume 2
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A unique little girl wants everything to be perfect for her upcoming sleepover, so her dad steps in to show her the importance of planning and patience"--
18) Tofu takes time
Author
Publisher
Beaming Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Lin makes tofu with her grandma and discovers that patience brings a whole universe together in a simple dish made by a modern Chinese American family"--
19) Now!
Author
Series
Otto books (Tracey Corderoy) volume 4
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Otto doesn't like to wait. He wants to do things NOW! Even though Dad is on the phone, Otto wants him to read a book NOW! When Otto gets in line for the bouncy castle, he wants his turn NOW! One day, Mom tells Otto that the family is going on vacation -- and, of course, Otto wants to go NOW! Will Otto ever learn to be patient?
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