We Wait for the Sun

A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling with impatience or needs help finding joy in the quiet moments of anticipation. Based on a childhood memory of civil rights pioneer Dovey Johnson Roundtree, this story follows a young Black girl, her mother, and her grandmother as they wake before dawn to forage for blackberries. They must wait patiently for the sun to rise before they can begin picking. It's a beautifully illustrated, lyrical story that reframes waiting not as a chore, but as a wondrous, shared experience filled with the gentle magic of the natural world. For ages 4 to 8, it’s a perfect, calming read that celebrates family, nature, and the rewards of perseverance.