Results for "Waiting" in Growing Up & Facts of Life

The sun is out. The temperature is hot. And Sasha has everything packed and ready for a full day of swimming! But Mr. Sloth is taking for-eh-ver! Sasha does NOT like to wait. However, her best friend is never in a hurry. Will Sasha learn to be patient, or will her quick temper ruin a memorable summer outing?

It's a week before Christmas, and Jamie is about to receive some dreadful news: His best friend, Dan, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is due to start treatment within a couple of weeks. Jamie's life seems to be shattering all around him, then Dan tells him a secret that changes his life forever. Dan explains that one morning, he woke up to see angels at the side of his bed, and he's no longer afraid of dying. Jamie confides in his new neighbor, an old man with blue eyes, and is told life's biggest secret: There's no such thing as death.

From the Newbery Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Odder comes a stunning new middle grade standalone novel about compassion, resilience, and surprising friendships, following a dog named Wombat in the aftermath of a catastrophic fire. Wombat...

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! An instant indie bestseller! An Indie Next pick! A Spotify Editors' pick! A Kirkus Earphones Award winner! Narrated by Mara Wilson (Matilda, Mrs Doubtfire)! From the Newbery Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and...

"Great characters, hilarious jokes... a joy to read." —Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate series Literal-minded Ben cracks open a fortune cookie and it tells him that he can have anything he wants, if only he's willing to wait... A madcap adventure about the perils...

In the tradition of Clementine and Ramona Quimby, meet Bat. Author Elana K. Arnold returns with another irresistible story of friendship in this widely acclaimed series starring an unforgettable boy on the autism spectrum. For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life is pretty great. He’s the...

Inspired by a true event, the tale of a duck family waiting in the wings for their moment in the spotlight—from the #1 bestselling mother-daughter team of musical icon Julie Andrews and author Emma Walton Hamilton! Mr. and Mrs. Puddleduck have found the perfect place to nest: a cozy planter by...

Waiting to Welcome: A New Baby Story from West Africa features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun! Listeners are invited to a joyous cultural celebration full of delicious food, laughter, and love in Samantha Cleaver and Reuben Nantogmah’s charming audiobook. In Ghana...

It's your time to shine! An uplifting text exploring the ups and downs of anticipation that will help buoy readers out of anxiety and into embracing a growth mindset. It’s almost the big day. You’re counting the hours . . .and minutes . . .and seconds . . . But what if it all doesn’t go...