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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
374 books about patience & waiting
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
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How to Make a... #1
How to Make a Bird
Meg McKinlay
Bones as light as air and feathers for lift come together in this lyrical celebration of how wonder and patience can cre
Ages 4–9
Me and Momma and Big John
Mara Rockliff
Little John watches his mother carefully carve stone for a grand cathedral, learning that even work no one sees is an es
Ages 5–9
Kim Possible #8
Royal Pain
Jasmine Jones
Kim Possible faces her toughest mission yet: protecting a spoiled prince from ancient knights while trying to win her ow
Ages 7–10
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Katie Roberts #1
Love You, Soldier
Amy Hest
Life in New York City changes quickly for young Katie as she grows up during World War II, holding onto hope while her f
Ages 7–10
Jasmine Green Rescues #2
A Duckling Called Button
Helen Peters
When Jasmine finds a nest of orphaned eggs in the woods, she must use all her skill to keep them warm and safe until the
Ages 7–10
Zelda and Ivy #5
Keeping Secrets
Laura McGee Kvasnosky
Ivy has a massive secret about her sister Zelda's epic April Fool's Day prank, but keeping it quiet is the hardest job s
Ages 6–9
Bartholomew Cubbins #1
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
Dr. Seuss
Bartholomew Cubbins faces the bizarre wrath of King Derwin when his simple peasant hat begins to multiply in increasingl
Ages 5–9
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
Dr. Seuss
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Dr. Seuss
Life is a grand journey full of open horizons, mucky slumps, and mountains waiting to be moved in this exuberant celebra
Ages 3–10
Kylie Jean #17
Fishing Queen
Marci Peschke
The legendary Blue Catfish called Whiskers has never been caught, but Kylie Jean is determined to win the local contest
Ages 6–9
Nature Books #3
A Butterfly Is Patient
Dianna Hutts Aston
Intricate illustrations reveal how these delicate creatures grow, migrate, and display their brilliant colors in the nat
Ages 5–10
Go Sports!
Go Freshwater Fishing!
Lisa M. Bolt Simons
Essential gear tips and expert skills wait inside to help you master the quiet thrill of reeling in your first big fresh
Ages 6–9
It's Our Garden: From Seeds to Harvest in a School Garden
George Ancona
For children curious about how food grows, this photo-essay shows how a school community works together through the seas
Ages 5–9
Cam Jansen #25
Cam Jansen and the Valentine Baby Mystery
David A. Adler
A valuable item vanishes in a hospital waiting room just as Cam's mother is about to have a baby. Can her photographic m
Ages 6–9
Two for Joy
Gigi Amateau
A motorcycle-riding great-aunt moves in after a fall, forcing Jenna and her mom to figure out how to care for someone wh
Ages 7–10
The Whales' Song
Dyan Sheldon
Lilly waits by the edge of the ocean, hoping to catch the echoes of the mysterious, giant singers her grandmother descri
Ages 4–9
Thomas and Grandfather #2
Go Fish
Mary Stolz
After a long day of fishing in the Gulf, eight-year-old Thomas settles onto the porch to hear his grandfather’s stories
Ages 6–9
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
Lone Wolf #3
Lone Wolf on Vacation
Kiah Thomas
Wolf just wants a vacation with absolutely zero people, but a sing-along bus ride and a broken elevator keep getting in
Ages 6–9
The Battle of Bubble and Squeak
Philippa Pearce
Three siblings love their gerbils, but their mother hates them. A tense family battle ensues until a close call with the
Ages 7–11
Astrid and Apollo #8
The Puppy Surprise
V. T. Bidania
Astrid thinks she has her brother Apollo’s birthday gift all figured out, but a trail of new clues turns the celebration
Ages 6–9
Paul #1
The Empty Squirrel
Carol Carrick
Paul catches fish for dinner, rescues a forgotten toy to make a puppet, and finds a new turtle friend in these quiet sto
Ages 6–9
According to Humphrey #12
Spring According to Humphrey
Betty G. Birney
Humphrey the hamster watches over the students at Longfellow School as they prepare for Family Fun Night and wait for sp
Ages 7–10
Geronimo Stilton #10
A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo
Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton desperately needs a break, but his relaxing trip turns into a flea-ridden disaster involving a room ful
Ages 7–10
