{"product_id":"9781250816542","title":"When You Have to Wait","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA mindful, gentle picture book about patience and learning to find beauty in the act of waiting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes, you have to wait.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the line at the public pool on a hot summer day.\u003cbr\u003eFor mom to come home after being away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor your legs to grow just a bit longer to ride a new big kid bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seconds drag on... each one feels like forever. Why can’t you have it \u003ci\u003enow\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut while you wait, you might notice things: a possible new friend who is also in line, why homecoming hugs are extra special, and how beautiful the world is when you’re not racing by.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes, when you have to wait, you find the good in the moments between now and later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melanie Conklin (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Roaring Brook Press |  Hardback | Picture book |  2024-01-09","offer_id":44659217039615,"sku":"9781250816542","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_c98a2372-7f37-49ba-acd8-4642da3633d5.jpg?v=1704474674","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781250816542","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}