It has the silliest name ever - Unicorn YAK! This super-sweet slushy is made with cotton candy, topped with sprinkles, and is the most awesome treat Cora June has ever tasted! She can't wait to have another one... and that's the problem . When Mom promises to take Cora June to the Slushy Shack after school, Cora can't think about anything else. She stares at the clock, impatiently counting down every second of the school day. She causes a ruckus in the classroom when her excitement spills out in the open, and she has mini-meltdowns when Mom arrives late and the line at the Slushy Shack is painfully long. Then, when Cora finally gets to the counter to order her sweet treat, she gets the crushing news: All Unicorn Yak slushies are sold out. If she wants one, she has to come back another day! Will Cora June have the strength to flex her patience muscle or will her disappointment turn into a sticky, sorry mess? Good Things Come to Those Who Wait is from The Leader I'll Be! book series and told in author Julia Cook's distinctive rhythmic style and delivers powerful lessons on how to practice patience, stay calm, and make good choices. Included are tips for parents and educators to help teach the skill of patience. Julia Cook delivers yet another remarkable children's book! Good Things Come to Those Who Wait follows Cora June on a journey to understand and develop what is arguably the hardest leadership skill to teach... PATIENCE. In a world consumed by instant gratification, Julia's new book captures the importance of patience and provides strategies to help children practice this challenging skill. Patience truly is a virtue. Patience does make us strong. --Kayla Horton, ISD Literacy Specialist, Hillsdale, MI Patience is an extremely difficult skill for many children to learn and fully understand. In Good Things Come to Those Who Wait , Julia Cook uses repetition and clear examples to fully express the construct. This book would be great as a read aloud with elementary level children. I also loved how the author gave tangible tips on teaching patience for parents and educators at the end of the book! --Darcie Jenkins, Educator (NetGalley) Good Things Come to Those Who Wait by Julia Cook is a cute story about a young girl named Cora who’s learning the importance of patience. Having patience can be difficult at times, and I think the story expresses the lesson in a way that’s understandable for young kids. Additionally, the colors used for the illustrations are bright and eye-catching which will help hold the attention of younger audiences as well - plus the illustrations are absolutely gorgeous! I also loved how the end of the book has tips for teaching patience to young children which may be beneficial for parents. --Macie Stevens, Media (NetGalley) Julia Cook, a former educator and school counselor, has written many books for children and teachers, including the popular page-turners I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No! , Making Friends Is an Art! and That Rule Doesn’t Apply to Me! Among her many awards, Julia has received the Association for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award , and her books have been honored by The National Parenting Center and Mom’s Choice Awards.