About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child is experiencing a season of 'now' culture, struggling with the frustration of waiting for a turn, a seedling to grow, or a special event to arrive. It serves as a gentle intervention for the child who reacts to delays with anger or impatience by reframing waiting as an active, positive choice rather than a passive burden. Through relatable, everyday scenarios, the book explains the mechanics of patience across school and home life. It validates the difficulty of feeling frustrated while providing practical ways to manage those big emotions. Ideal for the 5 to 8 age range, it transforms an abstract character trait into a concrete set of behaviors that foster resilience and emotional regulation.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and direct. It treats the internal frustration of waiting as a normal human experience without shaming the child, offering a hopeful and realistic resolution that rewards persistence.
