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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
57 books about patience & waiting
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Board Books
Picture Books
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Wonderful You
Lisa Graff
A family watches a new baby grow from a tiny sweet pea to a pumpkin in this warm celebration of the long, happy wait for
Ages 0–5
Llama Llama
Loose Tooth Drama
Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama is nervous about his first loose tooth, but panic sets in when the tooth suddenly disappears before the Toot
Ages 2–5
Dinosaur vs. #4
Dinosaur vs. Santa
Bob Shea
Dinosaur is ready to roar his way through every holiday challenge, but a midnight rustle on Christmas Eve might lead to
Ages 2–5
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Dinosaur vs. #3
Dinosaur vs. the Library
Bob Shea
Dinosaur is roaring his way to the library, but he'll have to learn to balance his big energy with his quiet inside voic
Ages 2–5
See You Later, Alligator
Sally Hopgood
A tortoise with his bags packed keeps finding reasons to pause, shouting silly rhyming goodbyes to every mouse and bee b
Ages 2–5
Cooper the Kangaroo
Nighty-Night, Cooper
Laura Numeroff
Cooper just cannot fall asleep, but Mama Kangaroo has a musical plan involving six original lullabies set to familiar, c
Ages 2–5
Titch #6
Titch and the Picnic
Pat Hutchins
Rain threatens to ruin Titch's day when everyone else is too busy to play, leading to a search for a new spot to have a
Ages 2–5
If You Give... #1
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Laura Numeroff
A simple snack leads to a frantic chain of chores involving milk, haircuts, and drawings when Frank the mouse makes one
Ages 2–6
Twenty-four Robbers
Audrey Wood
A woman's cottage becomes a revolving door for two dozen robbers who keep asking for more until they finally find a way
Ages 2–5
Good-Night, Owl!
Pat Hutchins
Bees buzz and crows caw while poor Owl desperately tries to sleep in a very noisy hollow tree. A funny reversal makes fo
Ages 2–5
The Nutshell Library #3
One Was Johnny
Maurice Sendak
Johnny’s house is suddenly full of uninvited guests, and he must find a clever way to count them out to get his peace an
Ages 2–6
If You Give... #2
If You Give a Moose a Muffin
Laura Numeroff
A single baked treat sparks a hilarious chain reaction of chores, crafts, and mountain-sized requests when a hungry moos
Ages 2–6
Bad Kitty!
Christine C. Kaputa
From scratching the couch to sneaking outside, this family cat is always in trouble. But as this rhyming story shows, he
Ages 2–6
So, How many days until Christmas?
K Kinghorn
For the excited preschooler who asks about Santa every five minutes. This interactive countdown helps little ones visual
Ages 2–5
Bunnies #1
Lollipop
Wendy Watson
A persistent little bunny goes on a long and determined journey through many obstacles to finally get his hands on a swe
Ages 2–5
Zora's Adventures of Wisdom
Zora's Butterfly Chase
Brittany Lenior-LongBey
For the curious toddler learning that the best way to enjoy nature's wonders is often with quiet patience and gentle obs
Ages 2–5
Feeling Big Emotions
Tim's Toddler Tantrum Story
Adrian Laurent
For parents navigating the 'terrible twos' or preschool meltdowns, this guide helps little ones identify frustration and
Ages 2–5
Bibi and Pipi
Bibi and Pipi
Elisa Anderson
For the child who is nervous about making friends or needs help navigating social boundaries. A sweet introduction to th
Ages 2–5
My Incredible World
Cherries!
Hope Aicher
For the curious child who finds wonder in the simple cycles of nature and the tasty rewards of patience.
Ages 2–6
My Incredible World
Raspberries!
Hope Aicher
For the child who finds joy in the simplest outdoor treasures and the sweet rewards of patience and nature's bounty.
Ages 2–6
A Little Story about the Elephant Who Couldn't Fall Asleep
Penelope Cole
For the child who finds their mind racing when the lights go out, this soothing story offers a comforting roadmap to dri
Ages 2–5
First the Egg
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Watch an egg become a chicken and a seed turn into a flower in this simple, striking look at how things grow and change.
Ages 2–5
Minfong Ho's Thai Picture Books #1
Hush!: A Thai Lullaby
Minfong Ho
Under the quiet Thai night, a mother gently asks each noisy animal to be still so her sleeping baby isn't woken up.
Ages 2–5
Teach & Learn Basic Greek Words for Children
Days, Months, Seasons & Time
Celena S.
For the curious preschooler who is beginning to ask "When is my birthday?" or "Is it tomorrow yet?" This book clarifies
Ages 2–6
