Books Like What Are You Waiting For?
Families who loved What Are You Waiting For? by Scott Menchin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved What Are You Waiting For? by Scott Menchin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is vibrating with excitement for an upcoming event or, conversely, when they are melting down because they have to wait for a turn. It is a perfect tool for navigating the 'not yet' moments that often trigger frustration in young children. Through a cast of humorous animal characters, the story explores the internal landscape of anticipation and the complex feelings that arise when a long-awaited event finally arrives but does not quite match the hype. While the book is framed around the concept of waiting, it is truly about the value of the 'middle' moments. It teaches children that joy can be found in the looking ahead, and it provides a soft place to land when reality feels like a letdown. This is a gentle, funny, and deeply relatable choice for any child aged four to eight who is learning to manage big expectations and the ticking of the clock.
