While We Wait

Ages 4 to 8

From the author of What Can a Mess Make? comes a charming picture book about a brother and sister who discover the unexpected delights of life's in-between moments.

From the bustling farmers market to the cozy corners of a vintage store, join this sibling duo as they journey through town running errands with their mother.

With joyful rhymes and gorgeous illustrations, this picture book invites readers to discover beauty in patience and cherish the opportunity of boredom.

Filled with the emotional highs and lows of a long day out, this book gently reminds us of the joy in simple moments spent together.

About the Author

Bee Johnson was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She studied illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design and has worked as a commercial and editorial illustrator since 2010. Her client list includes the New York Times, Warby Parker and the Guardian. She lives in the Northeast with her husband, their two daughters and a beagle named Banjo.