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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,878 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1904 books
4–7 yrs
1797 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Riley Reynolds #2
Riley Reynolds Takes Care of Business
Jay Albee
Riley is a fourth-grader who quickly discovers that owning a dog involves a lot more hard work and responsibility than t
Ages 6–9
If You Give... #3
If You Give a Pig a Pancake
Laura Numeroff
A simple act of kindness spirals into a hilariously chaotic chain of events when a little girl offers a demanding pig a
Ages 3–7
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
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Llama Llama
Llama Llama Nighty-Night
Anna Dewdney
Follow a little llama through his comforting nightly routine as he brushes teeth and snuggles in for a peaceful sleep.
Ages 0–3
The Lost Package
Richard Ho
One special box is packed with care and sent off with hope, only to take an unexpected detour through the postal system
Ages 4–8
Penny #4
Penny and Her Sled
Kevin Henkes
Penny has a brand-new sled and a lot of excitement, but she faces a major problem: there isn't a single snowflake on the
Ages 4–8
Read and Share
The Train Ride
June Crebbin
Rushing past changing scenery and clicking along the tracks, this journey captures the pure anticipation of traveling to
Ages 2–5
If You Give... #9
If You Give a Mouse a Brownie
Laura Numeroff
One sweet treat leads to a messy chain of events involving ice cream, spoons, and a makeshift band in this playful tale
Ages 3–7
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
A Busy Year
Leo Lionni
Follow two mouse twins as they form a special friendship with a tree, witnessing its seasonal transformations from month
Ages 3–7
Manners Matter
Share and Be Fair
Marilyn Deen
Friends show how to take turns with games and share their food to make sure everyone is treated fairly.
Ages 3–6
Putting the Monkeys to Bed
Gennifer Choldenko
Sam is ready for sleep, but his rowdy monkeys are still wide awake and ready to play in this relatable bedtime battle of
Ages 3–5
Julia's House #1
Julia's House for Lost Creatures
Ben Hatke
Julia's new home is much too quiet, but her plan to invite lost mermaids, goblins, and dragons inside quickly turns into
Ages 4–8
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
Lucky Morning
Sally Noll
The quiet beauty of the Montana mountains unfolds as a young girl and her grandfather share a peaceful morning of discov
Ages 3–6
Charley #1
Charley's First Night
Amy Hest
Snow falls outside while a young boy welcomes his new puppy home, learning that rules about where to sleep might bend wh
Ages 3–7
Rabbit & Robot #1
The Sleepover
Cece Bell
Rabbit has a perfect plan for the night, but his mechanical friend Robot has a different set of logic for how sleepovers
Ages 5–8
The First Night
B. G. Hennessy
For parents seeking a serene way to share the Christmas story through a peaceful lens that emphasizes the quiet wonder o
Ages 3–7
Read-it! Readers: Concepts
Days of the Week
Terri Dougherty
Every morning brings a new opportunity for adventure as this colorful guide follows the sequence of a full week from Mon
Ages 3–6
Munsch Early Readers
Wait and See
Robert Munsch
Olivia gets exactly what she wished for when she blows out her birthday candles, but she quickly finds that a granted wi
Ages 4–7
Who's Been Here? #3
Around the Pond: Who's Been Here?
Lindsay Barrett George
Abandoned feathers, fresh footprints, and a hidden dam reveal the secret lives of animals living around a berry patch on
Ages 4–8
Peg + Cat #8
Peg's Messy Room
Billy Aronson
Coach Peg and Assistant Coach Cat have a big job at the Animal Winter Games: teaching a group of zooming penguins how to
Ages 3–6
Willow #1
Horatio's Bed
Camilla Ashforth
Horatio the stuffed rabbit is too tired to stay awake, so his artistic friend James the teddy bear tries to sketch the p
Ages 3–6
