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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
1,833 books about patience & waiting
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Evelyn Witch #1
Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet
Beth Ferry
Evelyn Witch desperately wants a legendary pet, but her budget only covers a mystery egg that refuses to hatch without s
Ages 4–8
The Boy and the Bear
Tracey Corderoy
A lonely boy and a bear who doesn't know how to play games build a treehouse together, sparking a friendship that spans
Ages 3–7
Fox & Chick #3
The Sleepover and Other Stories
Sergio Ruzzier
Two unlikely friends host a sleepover, hunt for a missing hammer, and plan a surprise party in these humorous, comic-sty
Ages 5–8
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The Most Obedient Dog in the World
Anita Jeram
A patient dog waits faithfully for his owner through rain and wind, but his legendary obedience is put to the ultimate t
Ages 3–7
Tucker #4
Gobble, Gobble, Tucker!
Leslie McGuirk
Tucker the terrier smells Thanksgiving in the air, but while the family plays and cleans, the hungry pups are still wait
Ages 2–5
Soon, Baboon, Soon
Dave Horowitz
Baboon plays the triangle in a primate percussion band, but he finds it incredibly difficult to wait for his big moment
Ages 2–5
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
Josie #2
Josie's Lost Tooth
Jennifer K. Mann
Josie can read books and run fast, but she is the very last person in her class with a full set of baby teeth.
Ages 4–8
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
Ginny Goblin #1
Ginny Goblin Is Not Allowed to Open This Box
David Goodner
Ginny Goblin is under strict orders not to open a mysterious box until dinner, leading to a series of increasingly absur
Ages 4–7
Danny's Duck
June Crebbin
Danny watches quietly over a secret nest near the playground, waiting for the wonderful moment when the eggs finally beg
Ages 4–7
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
And Then Comes... #3
And Then Comes School
Tom Brenner
For children feeling a mix of nerves and excitement about the end of summer, this lyrical story builds joyful anticipati
Ages 4–8
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
Yes & No
Elisha Cooper
A puppy and a cat share a day of grass-filled romps and minor setbacks, finding that being together is the best part of
Ages 2–5
Press Start! #6
The Super Side-Quest Test!
Thomas Flintham
Super Rabbit Boy needs the legendary Super Wand to stop King Viking, but he must first survive a mountain of wacky side-
Ages 5–8
Elephant & Piggie #22
Waiting Is Not Easy!
Mo Willems
Piggie has a big surprise ready for Gerald, but he will have to master the difficult art of patience because the surpris
Ages 4–8
Astro Girl #2
Eco Girl
Ken Wilson-Max
Eve practices the patience of the forest by nurturing a baobab seedling, following in the footsteps of her father and gr
Ages 3–7
Owl Diaries #10
Eva and Baby Mo
Rebecca Elliott
Eva is ready for anything as a first-time babysitter, but bug snacks and puppet shows might not be enough to get Baby Mo
Ages 5–8
All the Way to Lhasa: A Tale from Tibet
Barbara Helen Berger
A boy and his yak begin a long, difficult trek toward the holy city of Lhasa, proving that patience and steady steps can
Ages 4–8
Marilyn's Monster
Michelle Knudsen
Marilyn tries her best to be the perfect girl for a monster, but she begins to wonder why her special companion hasn't a
Ages 4–8
Toot & Puddle #5
You Are My Sunshine
Holly Hobbie
Toot is feeling blue, and even Puddle's best efforts with berry cobbler and river adventures can't fix it. Only time and
Ages 3–6
Anna and Crocodile #2
How to Be on the Moon
Viviane Schwarz
Anna and Crocodile are building a rocket, packing sandwiches, and practicing their math for a very long, very patient tr
Ages 3–7
Elephant & Piggie #6
I Will Surprise My Friend!
Mo Willems
Elephant and Piggie are determined to give each other a big surprise, but their secret plans lead to a hilarious misunde
Ages 4–8
