Does your child struggle to wait for their turn?

Birthday parties can be exciting.

Sometimes a little TOO exciting.

When Nori spots a colorful piñata at her friend Sofia's party, she wants a turn right away. But with a long line of children waiting ahead of her, those big impatient feelings start to grow.

As Jelly puffs, wiggles, and bounces beside her, Nori finds herself facing a challenge many young children know well:

Waiting.

Through a warm family celebration filled with laughter, colorful decorations, and gentle encouragement from Mamá and Abuela, Nori discovers that waiting can feel hard-and that she's not the only one feeling that way.

Perfect for children ages 3-7, this heartwarming English-Spanish picture book helps young readers explore taking turns, managing big feelings, and building confidence one small step at a time.

Families will love:

• A relatable story about waiting for a turn
• Natural English-Spanish dialogue woven into the story
• A lovable Latina heroine and her jellyfish friend
• Warm Hispanic family and celebration traditions
• Gentle social-emotional learning through storytelling
• Read-aloud friendly text for preschool and early elementary children

Perfect for:

• Children who struggle with waiting
• Taking turns at school, playgrounds, and parties
• Preschool classrooms and SEL libraries
• Hispanic and bilingual families
• Parents looking for positive social stories

Because sometimes the biggest feelings show up while we're waiting for something wonderful.