Waiting with Love: A Book About Being Patient.

By Cindy Due Hawkes

Waiting is hard -
especially for little hearts
who want everything right now.
In Waiting with Love, Tikka the playful puppy wants food, playtime, time outside, and bath time right away. Max, a calm and thoughtful kitten, gently helps her learn that patience grows - one small moment at a time.

Through everyday moments - waiting for food, waiting for the door to open, waiting for a turn, waiting for water, and even bedtime - little hearts discover that waiting takes practice. Along the way, they learn that waiting can be hard, waiting can be worth it, and being patient shows love. Thoughtful questions woven throughout the story invite children and grown-ups to pause, talk, and grow while reading together.

Inspired by Ephesians 4:2 and Galatians 5:22-23, this gentle faith-based story reminds families that just as God is patient with us, we can learn to be patient with others. The words be patient are woven throughout the story - a steady reminder meant to be heard again and again.

Perfect for ages 3-7
Gentle for preschool read-aloud moments (3-5)
Supportive for early and emerging readers (5-7)
Helps little hearts practice patience, kindness, and love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H518W2KZ
• ISBN13: 9798994767726
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Little Hearts Learning Press
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"