Practicing Patience
How to Wait Patiently When Your Body Doesn't Want to
Published on 13. April 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
31 pages
978-1-944882-70-9 (ISBN)
Description
There's hardly ANYTHING worse in Gabe's eyes than having to wait. Whether it's waiting for classmates to get quiet enough to go to P.E., or waiting for his turn in the lunch line, Gabe is just plain TIRED of waiting! When I have to wait
my head says to be quiet but my body doesn't cooperate
it's like a burst of energy that goes from my toes to my nose! But imagine Gabe's surprise when his left shoe, Lefty, notices Gabe's restlessness and in a small voice gives him tips on how to be patient. What was even more surprising was when his right shoe, Lacey, pipes in to explain why it's important to practice patience, even when it's difficult. PreK to grade 5 students are sure to relate to Gabe's struggles and find ways to use the tips to practice patience at school and at home. Parents, counselors, and educators can help kids learn the virtue of patience using the tips located at the back of the book. Another fun title from author Jennifer Law about Gabe, a young boy navigating school life. Her stories include:
my head says to be quiet but my body doesn't cooperate
it's like a burst of energy that goes from my toes to my nose! But imagine Gabe's surprise when his left shoe, Lefty, notices Gabe's restlessness and in a small voice gives him tips on how to be patient. What was even more surprising was when his right shoe, Lacey, pipes in to explain why it's important to practice patience, even when it's difficult. PreK to grade 5 students are sure to relate to Gabe's struggles and find ways to use the tips to practice patience at school and at home. Parents, counselors, and educators can help kids learn the virtue of patience using the tips located at the back of the book. Another fun title from author Jennifer Law about Gabe, a young boy navigating school life. Her stories include:
- Practicing Patience - How to wait patiently when your body doesn't want to.
- Pause Power - Learning to stay calm when your buttons get pushed
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Edition
First Edition, edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Boys Town
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Kindergarten, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Edition type
Illustrated edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 227 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
112 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-944882-70-9 (9781944882709)
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Persons
Jennifer Law, an elementary school counselor, has worked in education for more than 20 years. In addition to her master's degree in school counseling, she also has a K-6 teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree in psychology. Jennifer is the author ofPause Power andPracticing Patience, fun and popular children's books that teach children social skills and how to control their emotions. She lives in Iowa with her husband and their two sons.