How to Be Patient

By Nechamie Stefansky

Help your child build the life skill of patience with How To Be Patient, the fourth book in the How To children's book series Join Milo as he learns that waiting - though sometimes frustrating - can be a chance to grow strong inside.

When Milo eagerly brings his rocket ship for Show and Tell, he's ready to share right away. But his name isn't called... and isn't called... and still isn't called. With the help of his teacher's gentle reminders and his own calming choices, Milo learns how to wait with grace. Later at home, when dinner takes longer than expected, Milo uses the same skills - and discovers that patience really does pay off.

Told in warm, engaging rhyme and paired with expressive illustrations, How to Be Patient is a relatable, practical story for children ages 3-7. It highlights everyday situations where kids can practice waiting calmly and kindly - at school, at home, or anywhere in between.

Plus, the story ends with a How To Be Patient Checklist to help reinforce key takeaways about emotional regulation, resilience, and self-control.

Perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers, How To Be Patient is a supportive tool to help young readers discover the quiet power of waiting well.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1966669216
• ISBN13: 9781966669210
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Sns Tales
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2