A New York Times Notable Book for 2017—Now in Paperback

For more than thirty years, Patience Gray—author of the celebrated cookbook Honey from a Weed—lived in a remote area of Puglia in southernmost Italy. She lived without electricity, modern plumbing, or a telephone, grew much of her own food, and gathered and ate wild plants alongside her neighbors in this economically impoverished region. She

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Mr. Panda is making something, and all of his animal friends are interested--but only Penguin is willing to wait to see what it is.

A persistent young boy tries everything he can think of to attract a moose, but it isn't until he is forced to "do nuthin" that he is successful.

"Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done." --

A caterpillar learns to be patient while trying to metamorphosize. --

One by one, injured toys are called from the waiting room and sent out as good as new, until only the fifth one is left.

Through various examples, children learn about patience and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, at home, and even during social activities, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of patience. Additional features to aid comprehension include informative captions, a Think-About-It section, a table of contents, a glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator...

"Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy work hard to master their magic act for the school talent show, and prove that you can overcome any problem as long as it is met with patience and understanding"--

Advises the reader about what to do, and not do, in order to successfully spot a whale, such as wrapping up in a not-too-cozy blanket, ignoring the roses, and especially, being patient.