--- product_id: 8027092 title: "Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book" price: "€ 14.86" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/8027092-waiting-is-not-easy-an-elephant-and-piggie-book store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book **Price:** € 14.86 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book - **How much does it cost?** € 14.86 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/8027092-waiting-is-not-easy-an-elephant-and-piggie-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book [Willems, Mo] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book Review: Waiting Is Not Easy! - It certainly is not easy to wait! My girls and I have been waiting for this book since we pre-ordered it in April! For those of you who might be unfamiliar with this series, Elephant and Piggie is a series of easy readers featuring a neurotic elephant and his friend Piggie, who is a nice foil for Gerald. The books are very silly; there is usually a misunderstanding, and quite a bit of comic relief. The text is simple, and the character speak via voice bubbles, using simple language like, "I have a surprise for you!" "Yay! What is it?" "The surprise is a surprise!" "Oh." The illustrations enhance the simple text. Elephant and Piggie are put up against a white background. This allows emphasis to be placed on facial expressions and body language. This is a wonderful tool for helping children understand how a character is feeling. Waiting Is Not Easy is a wonderful entry in the franchise. The snippet of text I shared is from the beginning of the book. Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, and he is very excited. The only problem is that Gerald literally can't deal with waiting, and he gets more and more anxious about the surprise. He groans audibly, and his groan voice bubble even knocks Piggie over. She remains patient with him, and the payoff when the surprise is revealed proves to be worth the wait. My three girls (7,5,5) loved this story. They giggled at Gerald's impatience, and they enjoyed the surprise. The Elephant and Piggie books don't always have a lesson at the end, so I appreciated that this story conveyed the message that good things come to those who wait. I would absolutely recommend Waiting Is Not Easy to preschoolers through children in the early years of elementary school. The voice bubble format makes this an ideal story to act out with an emerging reader. I know that we will continue to enjoy this story, just like the rest of the Elephant and Piggie stories. Review: Great for young readers - “Waiting Is Not Easy” by Mo Willems is such a fantastic and easy read, especially for kids who are just starting to read! My kids absolutely love it—it’s become a favorite in our house. The story is engaging, the illustrations are fun, and it’s simple enough for early readers to enjoy while still keeping their attention. I was so impressed with how much my kids loved this book that I ended up buying all of Mo Willems’ books. They’re all so easy to read, entertaining, and perfect for young readers. I totally recommend this one and the rest of his collection! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 142319957X | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,756 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Children's Elephant Books (Books) #11 in Children's Pig Books (Books) #85 in Children's Friendship Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (15,021) | | Dimensions | 6.75 x 0.42 x 9.28 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Grade level | 1 - 3 | | ISBN-10 | 9781423199571 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1423199571 | | Item Weight | 9.9 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of series | Elephant & Piggie | | Print length | 64 pages | | Publication date | November 4, 2014 | | Publisher | Hyperion Books for Children | | Reading age | 3 - 6 years, from customers | ## Images ![Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NCN0Aee-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Waiting Is Not Easy! *by M***N on November 5, 2014* It certainly is not easy to wait! My girls and I have been waiting for this book since we pre-ordered it in April! For those of you who might be unfamiliar with this series, Elephant and Piggie is a series of easy readers featuring a neurotic elephant and his friend Piggie, who is a nice foil for Gerald. The books are very silly; there is usually a misunderstanding, and quite a bit of comic relief. The text is simple, and the character speak via voice bubbles, using simple language like, "I have a surprise for you!" "Yay! What is it?" "The surprise is a surprise!" "Oh." The illustrations enhance the simple text. Elephant and Piggie are put up against a white background. This allows emphasis to be placed on facial expressions and body language. This is a wonderful tool for helping children understand how a character is feeling. Waiting Is Not Easy is a wonderful entry in the franchise. The snippet of text I shared is from the beginning of the book. Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, and he is very excited. The only problem is that Gerald literally can't deal with waiting, and he gets more and more anxious about the surprise. He groans audibly, and his groan voice bubble even knocks Piggie over. She remains patient with him, and the payoff when the surprise is revealed proves to be worth the wait. My three girls (7,5,5) loved this story. They giggled at Gerald's impatience, and they enjoyed the surprise. The Elephant and Piggie books don't always have a lesson at the end, so I appreciated that this story conveyed the message that good things come to those who wait. I would absolutely recommend Waiting Is Not Easy to preschoolers through children in the early years of elementary school. The voice bubble format makes this an ideal story to act out with an emerging reader. I know that we will continue to enjoy this story, just like the rest of the Elephant and Piggie stories. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for young readers *by M***A on January 11, 2025* “Waiting Is Not Easy” by Mo Willems is such a fantastic and easy read, especially for kids who are just starting to read! My kids absolutely love it—it’s become a favorite in our house. The story is engaging, the illustrations are fun, and it’s simple enough for early readers to enjoy while still keeping their attention. I was so impressed with how much my kids loved this book that I ended up buying all of Mo Willems’ books. They’re all so easy to read, entertaining, and perfect for young readers. I totally recommend this one and the rest of his collection! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for Baby Shower/ Rainbow Babies, etc. *by A***N on September 19, 2025* I've given this book to several friends/family members for baby gifts. The concept of the story is perfect for those who have experienced difficulty trying to have a child. Parents will appreciate the message of how hard it is to wait, but then being rewarded by something magical and perfect. I still get a little misty-eyed when reading it to our Little One! ## Frequently Bought Together - Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book - There Is a Bird On Your Head!-An Elephant and Piggie Book - Can I Play Too?-An Elephant and Piggie Book --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/8027092-waiting-is-not-easy-an-elephant-and-piggie-book](https://www.desertcart.it/products/8027092-waiting-is-not-easy-an-elephant-and-piggie-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*