Written by Ruth Lerner Perle
 
Illustrated by Richard Max Kolding
 
 
 
In this story, Ivy the Impatient Iguana discovers that things that take time are worth waiting for. Because of her impatience and need for immediate gratification, Ivy has several mishaps and ends up feeling miserable. With the help of Ollie the Obedient Ostrich and her other AlphaPet friends, Ivy learns the benefit of being patient, and gets a welcome reward at the end.
 
 
 
Hardcover