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While We Wait

By: Bee Johnson
Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
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From the best-selling author of What Can a Mess Make? comes a charming book about a brother and sister who discover the unexpected delights of life's in-between moments while running errands with their mother.

With joyful rhymes and gorgeous illustrations, this book invites listeners to discover beauty in patience and cherish the opportunity of boredom.

Thunder rumbles.
Clouds hang low.
No umbrella!
Where to go?

Speckled sidewalk.
Stormy weather.
While we wait,
we squeeze together.

Filled with the highs and lows of a long day out, this story gently reminds us of the joy in simple moments spent together.

©2025 Bee Johnson (P)2025 Macmillan Audio Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction

Critic Reviews

"A cozy tale of youngsters discovering ways to have fun while also learning the importance of patience."—Kirkus
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