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Books About Patience & Waiting for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Patience & Waiting for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about patience & waiting recommended for kids ages 8–11.

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Cover of Benjamin Birdie's First Flight

Benjamin Birdie's First Flight

Michael Dotsikas

For the child who wants to do everything 'right now,' this gentle story explores the value of listening to grown-ups and

Cover of Walking Through Walls

Walking Through Walls

For the child who struggles with patience or wanting the easy way out, this magical tale shows that true mastery require

Cover of Waiting for May

Waiting for May

Janet Morgan Stoeke

Follow a young boy's emotional journey across the globe as his family travels to China to finally meet his new adopted s

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The Gabi That Girma Wore

Fasika Adefris, Sara Holly Ackerman

For the child curious about where their things come from, this rhythmic journey celebrates the patience and skill behind

Ages 4–8

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Lucky goes seven long years without washing or cutting his hair in a wild quest to finally win the girl of his dreams.

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Miss Lollipop's Lion

For the child who needs to see that even the biggest, wildest feelings can be managed with a mix of gentle kindness and

Cover of Elsina's Clouds

Elsina's Clouds

Jeanette Winter

In the midst of a dry season in South Africa, Elsina paints vibrant prayers for rain on the walls of her home to reach o

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If My Oak Tree Could Speak

Rachel Greening

For the curious child who wonders how big trees grew so tall. A gentle look at the rhythm of nature and the beauty of gr

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The Pickle Patch Bathtub

Frances Kennedy

A young girl on a Missouri farm comes up with a creative plan to help her family finally afford a real bathtub through h

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The Blind Hunter

Kristina Rodanas

A wise elder who cannot see teaches a young hunter how to truly observe the world around him.

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I Can Read Level 2

Mildred and Sam

Sharleen Collicott

For the child preparing to become a big brother or sister, this gentle story follows two mice as they lovingly prepare t

Cover of Untamed

Vivid photographs capture Jane Goodall's groundbreaking life and her famous work among the chimpanzees.

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Candace Fleming

Follow an old tortoise named Sunny Boy through a lifetime of adventures, including a daring trip over the edge of Niagar

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Prince Silencio

Loud sounds and quiet moments find their perfect harmony in this story about learning how noise and silence can work tog

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Bizzy Mizz Lizzie

Lizzie is one very busy bee, but all that work is making her tired. She discovers that the best part of being a bee migh

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Tuko and the Birds

A gecko's loud midnight cries keep the local birds awake until they hatch a clever plan to trick him into moving elsewhe

Cover of The Lucky Wheel

Tales from Maple Ridge #2

The Lucky Wheel

For the child learning that big rewards require steady hands and a patient heart. Logan enters a woodworking contest to

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Old Turtle (Kessler) #2

Old Turtle's Soccer Team

Leonard Kessler

For the child joining their first sports team or feeling nervous about learning game rules. Old Turtle shows how teamwor

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Fairy Tales and Folklore of Charles van Sandwyk

How to See Fairies

Charles van Sandwyk

For the child who finds magic in every garden corner, this beautifully illustrated guide invites families to slow down a

Cover of Karate Hour

The Hour Series #1

The dojo is filled with the sounds of snapping uniforms and focused breathing as students move through the powerful kick

Cover of Captain and Matey Set Sail

I Can Read Level 2

Captain and Matey Set Sail

Daniel Laurence

Two aspiring pirates sail the high seas while learning the ropes of their new trade in this lighthearted and funny adven

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It's Not Easy Being... #1

It's Not Easy Being a Lazy Bug

For the child who struggles to get started or prefers the sidelines while others pitch in. This bug's journey turns proc

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The Tale of Jane Sadear

Liana-Melissa Allen

For the child who struggles with 'the gimmes,' this rhyming fable explores how a life of pure indulgence can feel surpri

Cover of The King, the Mice and the Cheese

The King, the Mice and the Cheese

Nancy Gurney, Eric Gurney

For the child who tries to solve one problem only to create a bigger one: this silly classic explores the art of finding

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