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# 4.8/5 star rating from 14,571 readers Compact 9.1 x 6.6 inches size, perfect for on-the-go reading 57 pages of engaging storytelling Waiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems - Hardcover

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## Summary

> ⏳ Don’t just wait—celebrate the surprise with Elephant & Piggie!

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## Key Features

- • **Iconic Duo Dynamics:** Features beloved Elephant & Piggie characters that spark joy and connection
- • **Visual Storytelling:** Simple voice bubbles and expressive illustrations enhance early reading skills
- • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Join thousands of fans in the #6 Children’s Books on Elephants category
- • **Masterclass in Patience:** Teaches kids the art of waiting with humor and heart
- • **Perfect Portable Hardcover:** Durable, travel-friendly format for storytime anywhere

## Overview

Waiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems is a 57-page hardcover children’s book that combines simple, witty dialogue with expressive illustrations to help young readers understand patience and emotions. Highly rated and a bestseller in children’s literature, it’s a must-have for families seeking fun, educational stories that foster early literacy and social skills.

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Review: Best book ever! - Uma forma bem divertida de trabalhar a ansiedade nas crianças!
Review: Waiting Is Not Easy! - It certainly is not easy to wait! My girls and I have been waiting for this book since we pre-ordered it in April! For those of you who might be unfamiliar with this series, Elephant and Piggie is a series of easy readers featuring a neurotic elephant and his friend Piggie, who is a nice foil for Gerald. The books are very silly; there is usually a misunderstanding, and quite a bit of comic relief. The text is simple, and the character speak via voice bubbles, using simple language like, "I have a surprise for you!" "Yay! What is it?" "The surprise is a surprise!" "Oh." The illustrations enhance the simple text. Elephant and Piggie are put up against a white background. This allows emphasis to be placed on facial expressions and body language. This is a wonderful tool for helping children understand how a character is feeling. Waiting Is Not Easy is a wonderful entry in the franchise. The snippet of text I shared is from the beginning of the book. Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, and he is very excited. The only problem is that Gerald literally can't deal with waiting, and he gets more and more anxious about the surprise. He groans audibly, and his groan voice bubble even knocks Piggie over. She remains patient with him, and the payoff when the surprise is revealed proves to be worth the wait. My three girls (7,5,5) loved this story. They giggled at Gerald's impatience, and they enjoyed the surprise. The Elephant and Piggie books don't always have a lesson at the end, so I appreciated that this story conveyed the message that good things come to those who wait. I would absolutely recommend Waiting Is Not Easy to preschoolers through children in the early years of elementary school. The voice bubble format makes this an ideal story to act out with an emerging reader. I know that we will continue to enjoy this story, just like the rest of the Elephant and Piggie stories.

## Features

- Category: Stories
- Binding: Hardcover
- Language of Text: English
- Author(s): Mo Willems
- Publisher: Disney Press
- ISBN: 9781423199571
- Number of Pages: 57
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,630 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Children's Books on Elephants #16 in Children's Books on Pigs #186 in Children's Books on Friendship |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 14,571 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best book ever!
*by F***A on 18 November 2021*

Uma forma bem divertida de trabalhar a ansiedade nas crianças!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Waiting Is Not Easy!
*by M***N on 5 November 2014*

It certainly is not easy to wait! My girls and I have been waiting for this book since we pre-ordered it in April! For those of you who might be unfamiliar with this series, Elephant and Piggie is a series of easy readers featuring a neurotic elephant and his friend Piggie, who is a nice foil for Gerald. The books are very silly; there is usually a misunderstanding, and quite a bit of comic relief. The text is simple, and the character speak via voice bubbles, using simple language like, "I have a surprise for you!" "Yay! What is it?" "The surprise is a surprise!" "Oh." The illustrations enhance the simple text. Elephant and Piggie are put up against a white background. This allows emphasis to be placed on facial expressions and body language. This is a wonderful tool for helping children understand how a character is feeling. Waiting Is Not Easy is a wonderful entry in the franchise. The snippet of text I shared is from the beginning of the book. Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, and he is very excited. The only problem is that Gerald literally can't deal with waiting, and he gets more and more anxious about the surprise. He groans audibly, and his groan voice bubble even knocks Piggie over. She remains patient with him, and the payoff when the surprise is revealed proves to be worth the wait. My three girls (7,5,5) loved this story. They giggled at Gerald's impatience, and they enjoyed the surprise. The Elephant and Piggie books don't always have a lesson at the end, so I appreciated that this story conveyed the message that good things come to those who wait. I would absolutely recommend Waiting Is Not Easy to preschoolers through children in the early years of elementary school. The voice bubble format makes this an ideal story to act out with an emerging reader. I know that we will continue to enjoy this story, just like the rest of the Elephant and Piggie stories.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful
*by P***O on 8 February 2022*

In assoluto il mio libro del cuore… la sorpresa di cui si parla è di una tenerezza struggente!!

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