Practicing Patience: How to Wait Patiently When Your Body Doesn't Want to (Gabe's Stories) - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

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.

Brian Martin, a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, passionately tells stories through illustration. His award-winning work has been featured in publications across the country. Brian, his wife, and their four children live in Virginia.

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Lately, Gabe has been having a hard time when it comes to waiting around. In fact, 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 PE, or waiting for his turn in the lunch line, Gabe is just plain TIRED of waiting!

But imagine Gabe's surprise when his grumbling and waiting is interrupted by a small voice coming from an unlikely place "€" his left shoe! That's when Gabe meets Lefty, who notices Gabe's restlessness and provides him with some tips on how to be patient. That sure was surprising for Gabe! But 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 hard!

Will Gabe be able to use these strategies to keep himself calm and remain patient when he has to wait? PreK "€" 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.