{"product_id":"the-petals-of-patience-malissa-mays-9798999874993","title":"The Petals of Patience: A Story About Waiting and Growing","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter a strong storm leaves the community garden bent and muddy, the children want to fix everything right away. But Granny Flo shows them another way. Some things need time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDay by day they watch the soil, the stems, and the small green shoots rise again. As the garden slowly returns to life, the children learn that waiting is not wasted time. It is part of growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Petals of Patience\u003c\/em\u003e is a lyrical picture book about waiting and growing that helps children understand hope, resilience, and trust during seasons of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children ages 4-8, this story works beautifully for read-aloud moments, classrooms, and family libraries. It supports social-emotional learning while giving children words for patience and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Parents and Teachers Love It: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rhythmic story that keeps children engaged during read-aloud time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps children understand patience in a concrete and visual way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages resilience after disappointment or setbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for classroom discussions about growth mindset and emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful spring and seasonal read-aloud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of \u003cem\u003eThe Garden of Becoming\u003c\/em\u003e series, \u003cem\u003eThe Petals of Patience\u003c\/em\u003e reminds readers that growth often begins where we cannot yet see it, and that good things take time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful Easter season picture book about renewal, patience, and new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Malissa Mays\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999874993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aspen Grove Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Malissa Mays","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48517147885823,"sku":"9798999874993","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e80365a7-cdf1-4412-92d1-37e6d9b1ca86.jpg?v=1778730225","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-petals-of-patience-malissa-mays-9798999874993","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}