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Wait a Minute, Impatience!: A Book About Taking Turns and Big Feelings
Paperback
Series: Nori & Jelly Little Brave Steps
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 7 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Does your child struggle to wait for their turn?
Birthday parties can be exciting.
Sometimes a little TOO exciting.
When Nori spots a colorful piñata at her friend Sofia's party, she wants a turn right away. But with a long line of children waiting ahead of her, those big impatient feelings start to grow.
As Jelly puffs, wiggles, and bounces beside her, Nori finds herself facing a challenge many young children know well:
Waiting.
Through a warm family celebration filled with laughter, colorful decorations, and gentle encouragement from Mamá and Abuela, Nori discovers that waiting can feel hard-and that she's not the only one feeling that way.
Perfect for children ages 3-7, this heartwarming English-Spanish picture book helps young readers explore taking turns, managing big feelings, and building confidence one small step at a time.
Families will love:
- A relatable story about waiting for a turn
- Natural English-Spanish dialogue woven into the story
- A lovable Latina heroine and her jellyfish friend
- Warm Hispanic family and celebration traditions
- Gentle social-emotional learning through storytelling
- Read-aloud friendly text for preschool and early elementary children
Perfect for:
- Children who struggle with waiting
- Taking turns at school, playgrounds, and parties
- Preschool classrooms and SEL libraries
- Hispanic and bilingual families
- Parents looking for positive social stories
Because sometimes the biggest feelings show up while we're waiting for something wonderful.
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