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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
58 books about patience & waiting
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
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The Waiting Place: When Home Is Lost and a New One Not Yet Found
Dina Nayeri
Ten young refugees living in shipping-crate homes in Greece share their dreams and daily struggles through poetic words
Ages 8–14
Heartland #10
Everything Changes
Lauren Brooke
While Ty waits in the hospital, Amy struggles to reach a wild mustang at Heartland and realizes how much she relies on h
Ages 9–13
The Wolfling
Sterling North
A 19th-century boy raises a wolf pup in the wild Midwest, forging a deep bond with nature and a local naturalist who sha
Ages 10–14
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Dork Diaries #16
Tales from a Not-So-Bratty Little Sister
Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki Maxwell is back with her diary to document the hilarious and frustrating struggles of dealing with an incredibly b
Ages 9–13
Kindred Spirits
Rainbow Rowell
Waiting in a tiny line for the latest space epic, Elena finds a connection with a fellow fan who truly understands her o
Ages 12–18
Crossroads of Twilight
Robert Jordan
For the reader navigating the weight of responsibility and the feeling of waiting for a storm to break. A complex look a
Ages 14–18
My Big Emotions
When Worry Knocks on My Door
G.M. Freeman
For the overachiever who needs to learn the value of slowing down. After a life of overwork, a woman reincarnates and di
Ages 12–18
Dominic the Dog
Robert P. Barbieri
For the curious child fascinated by the world of technology and media. This guide explores the mysterious world of thing
Ages 9–14
The Miracle Worker
William Gibson
Annie Sullivan battles to reach Helen Keller through a wall of silence and darkness, creating a profound connection thro
Ages 11–18
Sweet Home Alaska Romance #5
Holding Hands in the Rain
Evelyn Sloane
Rain-soaked New England sets the stage for Hana and Theo, two teens building a quiet, brave connection through handwritt
Ages 13–18
Ala'a
Ali Bouziane
Armed with only a box of books and a wise heart, a humble woodcutter must navigate palace intrigue and a secret lineage
Ages 10–15
Ithaka
Adele Geras
Penelope holds her ground on the island of Ithaka, fending off aggressive suitors while holding onto hope for Odysseus t
Ages 12–16
The Royal Diaries #13
Mary, Queen of Scots: Queen Without a Country
Kathryn Lasky
Eleven-year-old Mary navigates the grand French court through her private diary as she prepares for marriage and learns
Ages 9–14
Stories of Islamic Faith
The Lantern of Ramadan
Farhan Malik
Leila spends her first full Ramadan in Istanbul organizing meals for those in need, discovering that the brightest faith
Ages 12–18
The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch #4
Pie in the Sky
Jane Smiley
High school in the 1970s is hard enough without the task of taming a haughty, expensive horse named Pie in the Sky who r
Ages 10–14
Amos Fortune, Free Man
Elizabeth Yates
Born an African prince and stolen into slavery, Amos Fortune spends decades working with quiet dignity to purchase his o
Ages 10–14
Where the Red Fern Grows
Wilson Rawls
A boy works tirelessly to save enough money to buy two hunting dogs, leading to a deep bond and unforgettable adventures
Ages 9–14
Alan and Naomi
Myron Levoy
In 1944 Brooklyn, two children from different worlds build a delicate friendship as they navigate the aftermath of traum
Ages 10–14
Extraordinary Voyages #11
Around the World in Eighty Days
Jules Verne
Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout race against the clock on a massive wager to circumnavigate the globe in just ei
Ages 9–14
The Chalet School #31
A Problem for the Chalet School
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
For the girl navigating the tricky social dynamics of a new school or dealing with a peer who just won't fit in. A class
Ages 9–14
Because They Marched
Russell Freedman
For the teen or young adult questioning their path and seeking a deeper sense of purpose beyond societal expectations.
Ages 14–18
Charles Darwin: The Life of a Revolutionary Thinker
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Read the journals and letters of the man who changed biology forever to understand how he developed the theory of evolut
Ages 10–14
A Game for Swallows
Zeina Abirached
Growing up in a city divided by the Lebanese Civil War, Zeina shares a childhood defined by family stories and the quest
Ages 10–18
Departure Time
Truus Matti
For the child grappling with the 'in-between' feelings of a parent being away, this surreal journey explores the thin li
Ages 10–14
