The Little Seed's Long Wait (Paperback)

Mari Telios

ISBN 13: 9798898521738

Published by Seedling Press Publishing, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. A gentle, beautifully illustrated picture book about patience, hope, and the quiet magic of growth.Deep beneath the ground, a curious little seed waits and wonders. Though he has never seen the world above, he dreams of what he might discover if he ever gets there. How long will he have to wait, and what magic might be waiting when the time is right?The Little Seed's Long Wait follows a small seed as he meets new friends, each offering wisdom along the way. Through calm storytelling and enchanting illustrations, children are introduced to patience, resilience, and trusting their own timing.Perfect for: - Children ages 3-8- Bedtime stories and classroom read-alouds- Teaching patience, perseverance, and emotional growth A gentle picture book about patience, growth, and trusting your own timing. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Little Seed's Long Wait (Paperback)
• Publisher: Seedling Press Publishing
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798898521738
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Marteney, Sherri
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Deep beneath the ground, a little seed waits and dreams of what might be waiting above.
A lyrical picture book about patience, hope, and the quiet magic of growing in your own time.

Though Little Seed has never seen the world Up Above, he dreams of what he might discover if he ever gets there. How long will he have to wait—and what magic might be waiting when the time is right?

Along the way, he meets Digger, Weaver, Rooty, and Sparkle — each one a reminder that we were never meant to grow alone.

The Little Seed’s Long Wait is a gentle, enchanting picture book that follows a small seed learning that waiting has meaning. Through calm storytelling and beautiful illustrations, it introduces young children to patience, hope, and trusting their own growth.

Perfect for:

Children ages 3–8, with meaningful takeaways for older readers
Bedtime stories and early childhood classroom read-alouds
Teaching patience, perseverance, and self-discovery
Thoughtful conversations about waiting, change, and growing

A meaningful picture book about mindfulness, emotional growth, and learning to trust your own timing.

About the Author

Mari Telios is a children's book author and lifelong storyteller. She writes gentle, meaningful stories that help children understand patience, growth, and trusting their own timing. She is the author of The Little Seed's Long Wait.