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Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Endless Waiting

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
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By Matthew Swanson
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Mar 02, 2021 | ISBN 9780593302767 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Mar 02, 2021 | 190 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Endless Waiting

    Literal-minded Ben cracks open a fortune cookie and it tells him that he can have anything he wants, if only he’s willing to wait… A madcap adventure about the perils of patience, for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.

    Good things come to those who wait.

    Ben does his best to heed his fortune cookie’s advice, and as a result he is paired with Walter–the kid who’s always picked last–for a school scavenger hunt. Working with Walter must be a good thing if the cookie said so, but so far all he does is talk too loud and recite obscure facts about feet. Meanwhile, Ben has an argument with his best friend Janet, and waiting for her to apologize first isn’t going so well…. But eventually, Ben’s patience starts paying off: if he and Walter are able to pull out a win in the scavenger hunt, they’ll earn a half-day of recess for the whole school! Waiting may not always be a good thing, but taking the time to listen and consider all options isn’t half bad.

    About Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Endless Waiting

    Literal-minded Ben cracks open a fortune cookie and it tells him that he can have anything he wants, if only he’s willing to wait… A madcap adventure about the perils of patience, for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.

    Good things come to those who wait.

    Ben does his best to heed his fortune cookie’s advice, and as a result he is paired with Walter–the kid who’s always picked last–for a school scavenger hunt. Working with Walter must be a good thing if the cookie said so, but so far all he does is talk too loud and recite obscure facts about feet. Meanwhile, Ben has an argument with his best friend Janet, and waiting for her to apologize first isn’t going so well…. But eventually, Ben’s patience starts paying off: if he and Walter are able to pull out a win in the scavenger hunt, they’ll earn a half-day of recess for the whole school! Waiting may not always be a good thing, but taking the time to listen and consider all options isn’t half bad.

    About Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Endless Waiting

    Literal-minded Ben cracks open a fortune cookie and it tells him that he can have anything he wants, if only he’s willing to wait… A madcap adventure about the perils of patience, for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.

    Good things come to those who wait.

    Ben does his best to heed his fortune cookie’s advice, and as a result he is paired with Walter–the kid who’s always picked last–for a school scavenger hunt. Working with Walter must be a good thing if the cookie said so, but so far all he does is talk too loud and recite obscure facts about feet. Meanwhile, Ben has an argument with his best friend Janet, and waiting for her to apologize first isn’t going so well…. But eventually, Ben’s patience starts paying off: if he and Walter are able to pull out a win in the scavenger hunt, they’ll earn a half-day of recess for the whole school! Waiting may not always be a good thing, but taking the time to listen and consider all options isn’t half bad.

    About Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Endless Waiting

    Literal-minded Ben cracks open a fortune cookie and it tells him that he can have anything he wants, if only he’s willing to wait… A madcap adventure about the perils of patience, for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.

    Good things come to those who wait.

    Ben does his best to heed his fortune cookie’s advice, and as a result he is paired with Walter–the kid who’s always picked last–for a school scavenger hunt. Working with Walter must be a good thing if the cookie said so, but so far all he does is talk too loud and recite obscure facts about feet. Meanwhile, Ben has an argument with his best friend Janet, and waiting for her to apologize first isn’t going so well…. But eventually, Ben’s patience starts paying off: if he and Walter are able to pull out a win in the scavenger hunt, they’ll earn a half-day of recess for the whole school! Waiting may not always be a good thing, but taking the time to listen and consider all options isn’t half bad.

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    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $12.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 02, 2021 | 304 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593302767

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $15.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 02, 2021 | 304 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593126875

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 02, 2021 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593126882

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $14.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Mar 02, 2021 | 190 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593417157

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