Marly & Mia and the cousins

About this book

Patience doesn't always come easily-especially when you're excited for something to happen right now!In Marly & Mia and the Cousins: Patience Takes Root, the cousins discover that some of the best things in life need a little time, care, and patience to grow.When waiting becomes frustrating, Marly, Milo the Monkey, Mia the Moose, and their lovable baby animal friends discover that patience is more than simply standing still. It means taking a breath, making good choices, encouraging one another, and trusting that good things can be happening even when we can't see them yet.With Nana G's gentle guidance, the children and their animal companions learn from the garden around them. A tiny seed doesn't become a flower overnight. Roots grow quietly beneath the soil before anything appears above the ground. Just like those roots, patience can grow inside us a little bit at a time.Along the way, Milo the Monkey brings plenty of giggles and energetic moments, while Mia the Moose and the adorable baby animals help make learning about patience a fun-filled adventure. Through waiting, helping, trying again, and caring for one another, the cousins begin to understand an important truth: waiting doesn't mean nothing is happening.Patience Takes Root continues the Growing with the Spirit series, where children discover the Fruit of the Spirit through relatable situations, family adventures, gentle faith lessons, and memorable animal friends.Created especially for young children and families, this colorful story encourages children to: - Practice patience when waiting is difficult- Pause and take a breath when frustration grows- Keep trying when something takes time- Encourage friends and family while they wait- Discover how patience can grow through everyday choices- Understand that God is working even when results cannot yet be seen- Connect the Fruit of the Spirit with situations they experience in real lifePerfect for bedtime, family reading, Sunday school, Christian classrooms, homeschool lessons, and meaningful read-aloud time, Patience Takes Root gives parents and caregivers an easy way to begin conversations about waiting, frustration, perseverance, faith, and self-control.Filled with heart, humor, colorful characters, Milo the Monkey, Mia the Moose, and sweet baby animal friends, this gentle Christian picture book reminds little readers: Some things are worth waiting for.Some things need time to grow.And with love, faith, and a little patience, beautiful things can take root.Continue growing with Marly & Mia and the Cousins as they discover another special Fruit of the Spirit-PATIENCE!