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by Jennifer Law (Author), Brian Martin (Illustrator)
There's hardly ANYTHING worse in Gabe's eyes than having to wait.
Whether it's waiting for classmates to get quiet enough to go to P.E., or waiting for his turn in the lunch line, Gabe is just plain TIRED of waiting! When I have to waitmy head says to be quiet but my body doesn't cooperate
it's like a burst of energy that goes from my toes to my nose! But imagine Gabe's surprise when his left shoe, Lefty, notices Gabe's restlessness and in a small voice gives him tips on how to be patient. What was even more surprising was when his right shoe, Lacey, pipes in to explain why it's important to practice patience, even when it's difficult. PreK to grade 5 students are sure to relate to Gabe's struggles and find ways to use the tips to practice patience at school and at home. Parents, counselors, and educators can help kids learn the virtue of patience using the tips located at the back of the book. Another fun title from author Jennifer Law about Gabe, a young boy navigating school life. Her stories include
- Practicing Patience - How to wait patiently when your body doesn't want to.
- Pause Power - Learning to stay calm when your buttons get pushed
Front Jacket
Lately, Gabe has been having a hard time when it comes to waiting around. In fact, there's hardly ANYTHING worse in Gabe's eyes than having to wait. Whether it's waiting for classmates to get quiet enough to go to PE, or waiting for his turn in the lunch line, Gabe is just plain TIRED of waiting!
But imagine Gabe's surprise when his grumbling and waiting is interrupted by a small voice coming from an unlikely place "" his left shoe! That's when Gabe meets Lefty, who notices Gabe's restlessness and provides him with some tips on how to be patient. That sure was surprising for Gabe! But what was even more surprising was when his right shoe, Lacey, pipes in to explain why it's important to practice patience "" even when it's hard!
Will Gabe be able to use these strategies to keep himself calm and remain patient when he has to wait? PreK "" 5 students are sure to relate to Gabe's struggles and find ways to use the tips to practice patience at school and at home.
Author Biography
Jennifer Law, an elementary school counselor, has worked in education for more than 20 years. In addition to her master's degree in school counseling, she also has a K-6 teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree in psychology. Jennifer is the author of a series of Gabe Stories, written for PreK-5 children. Each story features a young boys frustrations, and objects that come to life to teach him difficult but important skills, like staying calm, practicing patience, and getting along with others. Jennifer lives in Iowa with her husband and their two sons.
