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When Sara Ann brings home three little kittens, Katie the dog's enthusiasm frightens the kittens away, until she learns that quiet patience is sometimes needed to begin a friendship.

"Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to practice patience. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow their soft skills. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to Look, Think, Make a Guess, Ask Questions, and Create. Books include table of contents, sidebars, glossary,...

The Amish of Wells Landing, Oklahoma, treasure their close-knit community, and the promise of their growing families. But one young woman is struggling to choose a future that is true to both her heart and her faith... Everyone in Wells Landing has long expected Sadie Kauffman and Chris Flaud to marry--despite Sadie's telling them differently. While she loves Chris, it is more as a friend than a husband. Yet at twenty-two, the plainest girl in her...

Easy-to-read scenarios, such as waiting your turn in line or understanding that your new puppy needs time to learn tricks, provide lessons in patience.

"Join Leo and his sisters as they discover that every bus has surprises on board!"-- Back cover.

Otto doesn't like to wait. He wants to do things NOW! Even though Dad is on the phone, Otto wants him to read a book NOW! When Otto gets in line for the bouncy castle, he wants his turn NOW! One day, Mom tells Otto that the family is going on vacation -- and, of course, Otto wants to go NOW! Will Otto ever learn to be patient?

"Kat and Ari love cookie time. Ever since they were little, they have had cookie time with Grandpa and Biscuit. It's always fun and oh-so delicious! But waiting for the cookies to be ready? Is. So. Difficult. Surely a time machine can speed up the process! What could go wrong?"--Jacket flap.

"Croc always rushes ahead with whatever she is doing, whether it is waiting for her turn or doing her sums; frequently things go wrong, and projects are messed up - but when her teacher explains the importance of patience, Croc resolves to do better"--Provided by publisher.

Zach discovers patience has it rewards during his first trip to the zoo.

Chip starts taking karate lessons to be like the hero of his favorite television show, but his impatience to earn a belt gets in the way of learning the true spirit of karate.