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Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2014

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Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.

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 for it. And Wait. And wait some more...

Read all of Elephant Gerald and Piggie’s adventures!
·      Today I Will Fly!
·      My Friend is Sad
·      I Am Invited to a Party!
·      There is a Bird on Your Head!
·      I Love My New Toy!
·      I Will Surprise My Friend!
·      Are You Ready to Play Outside?
·      Watch Me Throw the Ball!
·      Elephants Cannot Dance!
·      Pigs Make Me Sneeze!
·      I Am Going!
·      Can I Play Too?
·      We Are in a Book!
·      I Broke My Trunk!
·      Should I Share My Ice Cream?
·      Let’s Go for a Drive!
·      Happy Pig Day!
·      Listen to My Trumpet!
·      A Big Guy Took My Ball!
·      I’m a Frog!
·      My New Friend is So Fun!
·      Waiting is Not Easy!
·      I Will Take a Nap!
·      I Really Like Slop!
·      The Thank You Book

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K-Gr 2—Gerald and Piggie are sharing another adventure in the latest book in the series. The expected large print, spare dialogue, and bubble delivery make it easy to read. Gerald loses patience with Piggie when he is told that a surprise is in store but that he must wait for it. His reactions include producing several loud GROANS and reminding Piggie repeatedly that waiting is NOT easy. Piggie knows that the surprise is worth the wait, but she has to keep Gerald there to see it. The simple words and expressive illustrations, as always, reveal the fact that we often overlook the obvious and that there is beauty all around us. Nothing brings greater joy than sharing that beauty with our friends. VERDICT This original story is about friendship, but it also offers insights into human emotions.—Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TN

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*"These books will easily take their place alongside Seuss and Eastman as classics in the beginning-reader genre."―The Bulletin (starred review)

*"These masterful mini-dramas will delight and amuse early-reader and picture-book audiences, alike."―School Library Journal (starred review)

PRAISE FOR THE ELEPHANT PIGGIE SERIES

*"Accessible, appealing, and full of authetic emotions about what makes friendships tick, these titles will put a contemporary shine on easy reader collections."―Booklist (starred review)

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 142319957X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hyperion Books for Children
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 4, 2014
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781423199571
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1423199571
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.78 x 0.43 x 9.24 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Elephant & Piggie
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 250L
Best Sellers Rank: #2,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #14 in Children's Pig Books (Books)
- #16 in Children's Values Books
- #129 in Children's Friendship Books
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Customers find this book to be a great read for young children and a valuable addition to their library, particularly as a starter book for reading. Moreover, the story effectively teaches children about patience and the value of waiting, with one customer noting it's a fast bedtime read. Customers love the characters and find the book well-loved, with the ending being worth the wait.

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418 customers mention "Readability"412 positive6 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, particularly enjoying it as a read-aloud for young children and beginning readers.

"Love all of the Elephant and Piggie books. They are so cute and funny...." Read more

"My son loves this book so much. It's easy to read, nice for the kids who just start reading." Read more

"...The message in the story is clear, fun and very easy for any kid to understand (specially if you get a little dramatic with the acting😉)...." Read more

"...But this series is so... Funny. Try them. Commitment issue? Try library before purchasing from Amazon...." Read more

203 customers mention "Teaches patience"203 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book teaches patience through relatable stories and practical examples about waiting in life, making it a valuable lesson for children.

"This book has a great message and is an easy read for kids. My neice seemed quite engaged" Read more

"...Still a fun book with a good message." Read more

"Good message, cute characters, fun for young readers. I liked this one so much I bought two others in the series. Great as a gift too!" Read more

"Liked the story, good lesson" Read more

64 customers mention "Value for money"64 positive0 negative

Customers find the book worth the money, appreciating its message about patience and waiting, with several noting that good things come to those who wait.

"...it is to wait, but finding out the pleasure of the surprise was worth the wait. You really can't fail with Mo Willams." Read more

"Great buy!!!! My daughter was introduced to this series when she was in first grade...." Read more

"Waiting is not easy, but as Elephant and Piggie find out, it sure is worth it!!! We're big fans of the Elephant and Piggie series...." Read more

"...I appreciated that this story conveyed the message that good things come to those who wait...." Read more

46 customers mention "Story quality"37 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a sweet narrative with a beautiful ending that's worth the wait.

"I think kids will easily relate to this book. Waiting is hard, but it's something we all have to do at one time or another." Read more

"Another treasure by Mo Willems. Very sweet story. I highly recommend it!" Read more

"Very good story grand kids enjoy" Read more

"...they have such different and very dynamic personalities that are easy to relate to...." Read more

44 customers mention "Learning about waiting"33 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the book's approach to teaching about waiting, finding it great for explaining why it's necessary.

"...Waiting is not easy is a good book to read with your child about how it can be hard to wait for a surprise...." Read more

"...also teach about friendship, sharing, cooperating, compromising, being patient, and supporting each other. Great stories about friendship...." Read more

"...one another and say "GROAN" then laugh and say -- "waiting is not easy, but it WILL be worth it!"" Read more

"It certainly is not easy to wait! My girls and I have been waiting for this book since we pre-ordered it in April!..." Read more

38 customers mention "Reading level"38 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be a valuable addition to children's libraries, particularly as a great starter book for reading.

"...several Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems and this one is a great addition...." Read more

"My 5yr old loves Elephant and Piggie books. These are also great starter books for reading...." Read more

"Another brilliant release for our E&P collection. Waiting is really. freaking. hard...." Read more

"...All delightful from a young child’s perspective. In this particular book, the friends share joy and wonder in simple things...." Read more

31 customers mention "Book love"31 positive0 negative

Customers love this book, describing it as sweet and a favorite by the author, with one customer noting its wonderful illustrations.

"...This book is a sweet, simple book about patience, and the pictures at the end are beautiful! My son lets out a big "ooh!"..." Read more

"...This book totally delivered we love to read it as a duet. He's gerald and I'm piggie. What a blast we have." Read more

"My 2.5 year old loves this book. Very sweet." Read more

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23 customers mention "Character development"23 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one mentioning their very dynamic personalities and another noting how children enjoy switching roles while reading.

"...What's great to me is that they have such different and very dynamic personalities that are easy to relate to...." Read more

"...The personalities of his characters come through loud and clear. Read slowly, so your child listener can linger over the pictures...." Read more

"...The easy to read words, the easy to understand art, and the familiar characters are all great ways to get kids interested not just in a story but..." Read more

"...Teaching patience with interesting stories and characters helps students enjoy learning." Read more

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Melissa
Great for young readers
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
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“Waiting Is Not Easy” by Mo Willems is such a fantastic and easy read, especially for kids who are just starting to read! My kids absolutely love it—it’s become a favorite in our house. The story is engaging, the illustrations are fun, and it’s simple enough for early readers to enjoy while still keeping their attention.

I was so impressed with how much my kids loved this book that I ended up buying all of Mo Willems’ books. They’re all so easy to read, entertaining, and perfect for young readers. I totally recommend this one and the rest of his collection!

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Maureen
Waiting Is Not Easy!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2014
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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.

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My kids enjoy this book a lot
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
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I purchased this book over a year ago, my son was 4 yo. Initially I got it, because he had trouble being patient and I thought this book would help. As soon as we read it, he really enjoyed it and wanted me to read it over and over to him. Although, it didn’t help him to become more patient right away, he did learn the lesson over time. When he wasn’t being patient, I would remind him about this book and how Elephant was rewarded with the surprise after being patient. It worked over time. This became one of my son’s favorite books. Now he is 6 and can read on his own, he always wants to read this book, however, he nearly has it memorized at this time.
Today, I was looking to purchase more books from this series for my son to read. I came across this book, and after reading some reviews, I felt compelled to write a review myself. I can see how some ADULTS would find this book terrible, as it is just pages and pages of Elephant waiting and sort of whining abut having to wait. However, CHILDREN absolutely love these books, because they are simple and relatable. And they are super easy to read for beginner readers giving them confidence and love for reading. I highly recommend this book.

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Hailey B
Good things come to those who wait!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2016
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This is the second Elephant and Piggie book that we have purchased for my daughter and she LOVES them (she is almost 2)! It is a very interactive, unique style of children's book. It requires animation on the reader's part and my daughter loves how excited my husband and I are when we read the book. She now requests the book by asking for elephant and/or piggie and gets excited when we start to read it!

It also has a good lesson for children...good things come to those who wait! Whenever my daughter is being impatient or whiny and I tell her "waiting is not easy, is it?" she immediately smiles and says piggie! Impatience is something that everyone deals with, and in this book Gerald the Elephant is having an internal struggle of not wanting to wait for Piggie's surprise. He goes back and forth between waiting and getting frustrated by the fact that Piggie's surprise is not ready right now! In the end he waits and the surprise is well worth it.

I do appreciate that this book has such an important lesson, but is also fun to read and my daughter gets really into it! Well worth every penny and I think my husband and I will buy her a few more Elephant and Piggie books for her birthday coming up! Great book to add to any children's book collection.

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Fabrício Ferreira
Best book ever!
Reviewed in Brazil on November 18, 2021
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Uma forma bem divertida de trabalhar a ansiedade nas crianças!

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... Elephant & Piggie books a few years ago and loved them, but my kids have just really got ...
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I discovered the Elephant & Piggie books a few years ago and loved them, but my kids have just really got into them, so I bought my daughter a couple of new ones for Christmas. She is just learning to read, and now she reads Piggie's speeches and her big bro reads Gerald's. (I get to read the walk-on characters.) I just love the way Willems' illustrations combine such simplicity with such expressiveness, and his stories gently convey really positive messages for young heads. Bless you Gerald. Bless you Piggie. Bless you Mo.

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Reviewed in Italy on February 8, 2022
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In assoluto il mio libro del cuore… la sorpresa di cui si parla è di una tenerezza struggente!!

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Reviewed in Japan on December 7, 2022
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絵本というよりは漫画。このシリーズは子供に本当ウケがいいです。3歳から読み始めてますが、何回も読んでるうちにセリフ覚えます。英語を習い始めたくらいのお子さんにもおすすめです。

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super livre!!
Reviewed in France on June 8, 2017
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Un livre très rigolo, comme toujours avec Gerald and Piggie....très accessible même pour les plus petits!! On adore cette série!!!

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