Being patient can be HARD ! This rings especially true on family zoo day when Noelle is expecting to see her favorite animal right NOW, but has to WAIT ...and WAIT ...and WAIT . This is the perfect book to help showcase that patience pays off and the best things are worth the wait ! With beautiful illustrations and an engaging storyline , this is a fun and sweet story any child will enjoy . From the Back Cover: When Noelle and her family visit the zoo, the only animal Noelle wants to see is the cheetahs. But the cheetahs won't come out of hiding! Noelle's parents use the opportunity to teach Noelle the importance of being patient. Just as she's about to give up hope and head home, Noelle gets a big surprise.