![]() Waiting requires self-control and children can certainly experience a myriad of emotions as they wait frustration, anger, fear of the unknown, excitement, worry etc. Sometimes he is able to be patient and calm, but sometimes he is not. Children can readily empathize with Gerald as he tries so hard to patiently wait for Piggie’s surprise. Waiting can be so hard (especially this time of year with holidays galore). How does “Waiting is Not Easy” support the emotional development of young children? Gerald groans, complains some, and almost decides not to wait, but he hangs on and experiences the lovely surprise at the end – a beautiful starry night. Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In Waiting Is Not Easy!, Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he is going to have to wait and wait, and then wait some more until he can find out what it is. Lucy’s Book Club – Waiting is Not Easy by Mo Willems ![]()
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