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Agnes Gets Frustrated

Children's Literature

Agnes Gets Frustrated

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Agnes Gets Frustrated

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 bySelect Your Own

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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