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Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When Sophie turns six, she is eager to make an apple pie from trees planted at her birth, but first she must tend the trees, wait patiently, and learn to bake. Includes facts about the orchard on which the story is based, descriptions of tools Sophie uses, and a recipe.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic en español
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
A caterpillar learns to be patient while trying to metamorphosize.
La divertida exploraci̤n de Ross Burach de la metamorfosis te har̀ aletear de j︢bilo, y a la vez te brindar̀ datos reales acerca de c̤mo las orugas se transforman en mariposas.
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Studio
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Jim Panzee is faced with something everyone hates ... waiting ... and waiting ... and more waiting. Jim tries to be patient but he's even impatient waiting for patience. It doesn't happen right away, but eventually, Jim realizes that some things are worth waiting for"--
25) Waiting together
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Waiting is not easy! And waiting can take a long time. Like waiting on the drip, drip, drip of rain to stop or the ding of the timer for cookies to be done baking. But there's one thing that can make waiting go a little bit faster-a friend!"--
26) Now! (barks dog)
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
At Animal National Park, Dog is camping out with Dad but he does not want to wait for s'mores and barks a lot while Dad sets up the tent and gets ready to cook.
Author
Series
Cookie chronicles volume 2
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
A fortune cookie convinces Ben he can have whatever he wants if he is willing to wait, but getting paired with eccentric former friend Walter for a school scavenger hunt leads to unexpected rewards.
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Meet Daddy Grizzle and Little Pip. Psst, Daddy Grizzle, wake up! wake up! I think it's my birthday . . .Like every small bear, Little Pip can't wait till his birthday! How will his Daddy Grizzle explain just how many sleeps there are to go?
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Ellie, the littlest elephant, is in a big hurry. She's just learned to swim, and she's excited to get in the pool. She better get dashing if she wants to be the first one in! But as she crashes through the jungle, Ellie doesn't stop to see all the creatures she's knocked out of the way. Until...she steps on a tiger tail"--Front jacket flap.
Author
Series
Publisher
Versify, [an imprint of] Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Sprout, Seed, Sprout! is the story of a young boy who, like many children, has decided to plant a seed--in this case, an avocado seed. And as with so many things in life, the process takes a good while longer than anticipated ... A meditation on patience and perseverance, combined with humour (and an utterly charming cat), this title has lots of patterning and repetition and will make a great choice for storytime."--
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"It's a lovely day to visit the park and play outside, but will Rabbit and Dad ever be ready to leave the house? Rabbit could take his ball to the park or his bear and truck. But his favorite elephant would be just perfect, too, if he could find it. Oh, but here's an interesting book to read...and a lovely picture to paint! It's getting late with all this fussing about, but uh-oh! Now Dad needs his jacket...and his glasses. And wherever did his keys...
35) The magical yet
Author
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out. The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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,...
37) ¡Aún no!
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Tina quiere nadar, pero hay que seguir muchas reglas antes de meterse al agua. Mamá le enseña las reglas, y Tina por fin puede nadar con sus amigos. ¡Hurra!
What rules must you follow at the pool? Find out with Tina as she waits to be able to swim in the pool.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fox enjoys quiet boat rides and watching the sunrise, but Chick is noisy and hyperactive and frequently disrupts their adventures--nevertheless they remain friends and enjoy their time together.
Author
Publisher
Clavis Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
¡Luke y Lottie están trabajando en su jardín! Rastrillan la tierra, ponen plantitas en el suelo y siembran rábanos. Luke hasta sembró un caramelo para divertirse. ¡Pero esperar a que las cosas crezcan es difícil!
Luke and Lottie are working in their garden! They rake the earth, put seedlings in the ground, and plant radishes. Luke even planted a candy for fun. But waiting for things to grow is hard!
40) While we wait
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"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...
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