I Simply Cannot Wait to Grow a Beard

About this book

I Simply Cannot Wait to Grow a Beard is a picture book, written and illustrated by Justin Patten.It follows Flint, a young Dwarven boy, who lives in the city of Rokinrol! His dad has a beard, his mom has a beard, even his sister has a beard, but he's still too young. He's only got a few whiskers! Flint sets out on a quest to make a beard, trying to steal hair from mythical creatures. His ambition and impatience ultimately cause him to lose that which he cares for so much.It's a funny little book about patience, and how sometimes our impatience can work against us!