Waiting

A group of five toy animals sits patiently and peacefully on a windowsill and waits for the things to happen in the world around them. They marvel as the moon comes up, the snow falls, a visitor arrives, and are delighted when a new animal arrives to join them. This gentle, award-winning picture book invites students in K-3 to slow down and acknowledge the wonders in daily life and as a read-aloud could calm a class and lead to discussions about waiting and their levels of patience, observation, and personal happiness.