LaRocca, Rajani
Summary: When his grandfather, who makes masala chai each morning for the family, sprains his ankle, impatient Aarav decides to make the chai himself, but when his rushing causes him to miss some crucial steps, he must learn to slow down to get the recipe right.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Book Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SHUHunsinger, Emma
Summary: A little girl has big plans for her day at the park, but when her two Mums stop to talk to some chatty neighbors she is convinced that her whole day will be completely ruined.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HUNCurtis, Jamie Lee
Summary: Helping kids celebrate milestones and holidays throughout the year, this hilarious book channels childhood exuberance and explains why waiting can be wonderful - and why it can be worth it!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CURDufayet, Danielle
Summary: "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!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman & Company 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DUYFraser, Mary Ann
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, an imprint of Capstone 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FRAConklin, Melanie
Summary: "A mindful, gentle picture book about patience and learning to find beauty in the act of waiting"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2024
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE CONCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CONZiefert, Harriet
Summary: "Patience pays off for Leo and his sisters as they wait for the right bus to take them to the park! Leo and his family are waiting for the bus, but each one that passes just isn't the right bus for them. First a red bus filled with a hen, a cow a duck, a goat and a horse, and driven by a sheep goes by, bound for the farm. Next a yellow bus jam-packed with fish, sharks and octopuses passes on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Comet Press 2023
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Summary: Sasha cannot wait to go swimming with her best friend Mr. Sloth, but when his very slow pace causes Sasha to lose her patience, she decides to go into the pool without him.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint 2023
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Summary: Croc always rushes ahead with whatever she is doing, whether it is waiting for her turn or doing her sums; frequently things go wrong, and projects are messed up--but when her teacher explains the importance of patience, Croc resolves to do better.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GRAAllen, Kari
Summary: "Best sisters and big thinkers Maddie and Mabel have a new idea. A really wild idea. But can their idea become a reality? With their sweet charm and innocent curiosity, the sisters make lists, ask questions, and learn when to turn something broken into something new. Together they learn that every idea has opportunities and obstacles and that an imperfect solution might be just the right plan."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kind World Publishing 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE ALLCasey, Lara
Summary: Little by little, good things grow! Come play in the garden with Gracie! Join the garden tea party with her sister Sarah, taste tomatoes right off the vine with her crunchy munchy brother Joshua, and plant seeds! Some seeds, though, don't grow fast enough for Joshua. He wants to munch on tomatoes NOW. What will he do while he waits on those tiny tomato seeds to grow? Step into the garden to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: B&H Kids 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CASLaCour, Nina
Summary: When her mother goes on a business trip, a little girl, who loves to sit between Mama and Mommy at the table, misses her a lot and feels empty until Mommy finally comes home, filling the void with love.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LACPitman, Gayle E.
Summary: A child celebrates her Maddy, who is neither mommy nor daddy but a little bit of both, like so many things in nature. Includes note to parents.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magination Press 2020
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Summary: Stella brings her two fathers to school to celebrate Mother's Day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SCHWeidemann, Erin
Summary: "The adventures of Rooney and Mari continue in Book Two of the Bible Belles series. With the help of her angel Mari, Rooney has learned that she has the power to talk to God through the amazing story of Hannah; now it's time for her to see how the Power of Patience can help her to wait and trust in Him. As she watches Esther and her struggle to save her people, Rooney learns how to handle her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bible Belles 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC WEIKhan, Zainab
Summary: "Noura can't wait for the sun to go down. The month of Ramadan is almost over, and she and Mama and Papa are headed for the hills for a moonsighting picnic. It would be truly special if Noura's first fast ended with a glimpse of a silvery crescent in the night sky. If the moon stays hidden, that means one more long day before Noura gets to put on her sparkly new dress and the joyful Eid...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024
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Summary: "One boy's parents travel from far-off lands to improve their son's life. But what happens next is unexpected. What does it mean when your parents are different? With humor and pathos, Sworder reflects on the strange nature of giving and receiving love and celebrates those parents who embrace a hard life for themselves in the hope of a better life for their children"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson Inc. 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE SWOWelsh, Clare Helen
Summary: "A story about sisters. A story about love. A story about how it feels when someone close to you is diagnosed with a serious illness. A book to help name and explore the complicated feelings borne of heartbreaking situations."--Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WELDavis, Danielle
Summary: "A stunning picture book ode to the joys of the creative process and the spirit of collaboration. This lyrical story from Danielle Davis and Mags DeRoma is perfect for fans of Kevin Henkes, Gyo Fujikawa, and Julie Fogliano. To make ... a cake, a garden, a song, you first gather, then make--and wait. To make a story (like this one), you gather, make, wait. To make anything--big or small--it will...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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Summary: As final preparations are being made for a long-planned surprise party, Bear gets so excited he nearly ruins everything.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Margaret K. McElderry Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WILHrab, Naseem
Summary: ""This home is home because my dad is here, and it's nothing like home because my mom isn't here," thinks the boy in this story when he enters his dad's new apartment for the first time. His dad moved out on Monday and now it's Friday night, the start of his weekend with his dad. The boy and his dad follow their normal weekend routine -- they eat eggs for breakfast, play cards and spend time at...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HRAStutzman, Jonathan
Summary: Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy work hard to master their magic act for the school talent show, and prove that you can overcome any problem as long as it is met with patience and understanding.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2023
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Summary: A parent's ode to everything their child is, and will be, capable of doing as they grow. Tonight, each small hand fits inside their parent's hand. But soon, this hand will grow-- to dig deep in the dirt, make masterpieces and mistakes, and tell stories only it can tell. With text that captures the potential in every child and glowing art that exudes warmth, this book braids three children's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023