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Lex Learns to Wait
Lex Hedgehog wants to race his leaf boat to the creek, but Emmitt Armadillo moves at a slower steady pace. With the Waiting Job 3, Lex learns to stop his feet, breathe slow, and choose a waiting job so the friends can stay together at team-speed.
In Hawkins Hollow, Lex Hedgehog’s brain runs fast—especially when he has an amazing idea. But Emmitt Armadillo’s hurry is slow and steady, and waiting makes Lex’s whole body feel buzzy. With The Waiting Job 3, Lex practices stopping his feet, breathing slowly, and doing a waiting job while time passes. Little by little, he discovers that friendship sometimes means moving at team-speed instead of only his own speed. This warm read-aloud story supports children as they explore patience, waiting, self-control, friendship, and staying connected with someone who moves differently.
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Waiting • patience • self-control • different movement speeds • teamwork • friendship
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