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What Are You Waiting For?

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By Marcy Campbell

Illustrated by Shelley Johannes

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$18.99

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$24.99 CAD

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  1. Hardcover $18.99 $24.99 CAD
  2. Audiobook Download (Unabridged) $4.99

It's your time to shine! An uplifting text exploring the ups and downs of anticipation that will help buoy readers out of anxiety and into embracing a growth mindset.

It’s almost the big day. You’re counting the hours . . .and minutes . . .and seconds . . . But what if it all doesn’t go the way you’d planned?
 
Time goes slowly when you’re dreaming, hoping, and most of all waiting for your next big challenge. But one thing is certain: You’re growing stronger and wiser each day. So . . . take a deep breath and gather your courage. The world is ready and waiting for you!

Here is a spirited story that will shake out the jitters and boost the confidence needed to face whatever it is you’re waiting for.

Perfect for:
  • Graduation gifts (for any age!)
  • New experiences (camp, performances, athletic events, starting school!)
  • Learning the importance of practice
  • Fans of books like The Magical Yet and The Wonderful Things You Will Be

On Sale
Mar 4, 2025
Page Count
40 pages
ISBN-13
9780316214247

Marcy Campbell

About the Author

Marcy Campbell’s debut picture book, Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse!, was a Junior Library Guild Selection, a Top 10 Indie Next Pick, Winner of the Comstock Read Aloud Award, and the Crystal Kite Award, and was translated into eight languages. She enjoys days filled with good-somethings in rural Ohio, where she lives with her husband, children and pets.

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Shelley Johannes

About the Illustrator

Shelley Johannes is the author-illustrator of the Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker series. She previously spent ten years in architecture, where she fell in love with felt-tip pens, tracing paper, and the greatness of black turtlenecks. She lives in Michigan with her husband and two sons. Find her online at shelleyjohannes.com and @shelleyjohannes on Twitter and Instagram.


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