Length49m
About this audiobook
This thoughtful and reassuring story explores frustration in a new and empowering way. When Agnes finds herself stuck on a math problem, the tight feeling in her chest and the swirl of “I can’t” thoughts begin to take over. But instead of treating frustration as failure, the story gently reveals it for what it truly is—evidence of effort, care, and growth in progress.
Through small, meaningful steps—pausing, breathing, asking for help, and trying again—Agnes learns how to move through frustration instead of being stopped by it. With the support of her brother, she discovers that understanding doesn’t arrive all at once, but builds slowly with patience and courage.
Perfect for children and families, this story helps readers recognize their feelings, develop resilience, and see challenges not as dead ends, but as part of the learning journey.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Agnes Gets Frustrated
7Chapter Six: Step by Step
2Chapter One: The Table and the Notebook
8Chapter Seven: What the Getting Felt Like
3Chapter Two: The Problem That Wouldn;t Cooperate
9Chapter Eight: The Rest of the Homework
4Chapter Three: What Frustration Does
10Chapter Nine: After
5Chapter Four: The Brother in the Doorway
11Epilogue: What Agnes Remembered
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6Chapter Five: The Deep Breath
12Moral of the Story
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