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Waiting Is Not Forever Board Book

by Elizabeth Verdick

Practicing patience through play

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Practicing patience through play

Drawing, games, and silly stories provide the book’s practical framework for making waiting more engaging while introducing patience in simple language. The board book also includes guidance and social-emotional activities for parents and caregivers, extending its focus beyond the child’s activities to the adults supporting them. Its subject is an everyday challenge—waiting—and the ways play can help children practice managing it.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children practicing patience during everyday waits
  • Parents and caregivers seeking play-based activities to use with children
  • Educators interested in children’s books about emotions and social-emotional learning

Themes

PatienceManaging emotionsPlay-based learningCaregiver guidance

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Book overview

Who Says The Waiting Game Can't Be Full Of Fun?!

Waiting is not easy for toddlers, but there are plenty of ways to make it less frustrating and more engaging! Explore ways to put the "game" into the waiting game with fun activities that incorporate play into practicing patience.

  • Learn Fun Ways to Practice Patience: From drawing pictures and playing games to telling silly stories, author Elizabeth Verdick uses her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement to explore fun things your little one can do to pass the time while practicing patience.
  • Simple Language for Little Learners: Featuring simple text and vibrant illustrations, Waiting is Not Forever teaches kids the importance of practicing patience, and how to make it fun!
  • Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: This light-hearted children's book features additional guidance and social emotional learning activities to help adults turn their child's impatient moments into productive play.

Best Behavior(R) Series: Kids, parents, and educators love the award-winning book series that teaches children ages 1-4 important life skills in fun, relatable ways. From managing emotions to manners for kids, each book in the series uses simple words and relatable illustrations that encourage positive behaviors. Bilingual board books are available for select titles.

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