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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,692 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1819 books
4–7 yrs
1716 books
8–11 yrs
176 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Apple Pie ABC
Alison Jackson
For the preschooler who is learning to navigate big wants and little setbacks. A hungry dog's hilarious persistence illu
Ages 2–5
The Year Comes Round
Sid Farrar
For the child noticing the first frost on the grass or the return of the birds in spring. This gentle collection of haik
Ages 4–8
Mother Goose Rhymes
Walt Disney Company
For the child who loves the magic of the holiday season and wants to join in on the caroling. A musical way to build mem
Ages 2–8
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12–18 yrs
6 books
Isn't It Time?
Judy Hindley
Follow a typical day of eating and playing to see how every favorite activity matches up with the hands on a clock.
Ages 3–7
Scout & Gumboot #1
The Case of the Growing Bird Feeder
Eric Hogan, Tara Hungerford
For the curious child who loves to ask 'why' about the natural world, this gentle mystery encourages slow observation an
Ages 4–7
The Berenstain Bears First Time Books
The Berenstain Bears Easter Classics
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child caught up in the commercial buzz of holidays, these stories gently pivot from chocolate eggs to the wonder
Ages 3–7
The Puppy Place #59
Miki
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves caring for others and wants to understand the gentle responsibility of fostering a pet while the
Ages 7–10
Bedtime Stories for Kids (Thompson) #1
Bedtime Stories for Kids: Part 1
Giuly Gabriell Thompson
For parents seeking a peaceful end to the day, these calming tales use animal friends and gentle lessons to help toddler
Ages 2–7
Now We Can Go
Ann Jonas
One by one, every single toy must be moved from the toy box into the travel bag before this little one is finally ready
Ages 2–5
Cathedral
David Macaulay
For the child who marvels at how massive things are built. This classic guide reveals the engineering secrets and commun
Ages 9–14
Abel's Island
William Steig
For the child learning to find strength in solitude, this classic tale explores how being far from home can help us disc
Ages 8–12
It Could Always Be Worse
Margot Zemach
For the family feeling cramped or overwhelmed, this classic folktale uses humor to show how changing your perspective ca
Ages 4–8
Gumdrop #11
Gumdrop Posts a Letter
Val Biro
For the child who loves things that go and needs a lesson in patience and perseverance when unexpected hurdles pop up du
Ages 3–7
AlphaTales #18
Rosie Rabbit's Radish
Wendy Cheyette Lewison
For the early learner exploring the alphabet, this playful tale helps children master the 'R' sound through a gardening
Ages 3–6
Teddy Bears Trim the Tree
Sam Williams
Three little bears pull their sled through the snow to find the best Christmas tree and bring it home to decorate while
Ages 0–3
Blue's Clues
Where Is Polka Dots?
Samantha Berger
Blue's favorite stuffed animal is missing at bedtime, leading to a gentle search and a sweet lesson about the joy of sha
Ages 2–5
One Big Pair of Underwear
Laura Gehl
For the child who gets frustrated when there are not enough toys to go around. Use silly animal mishaps to explore shari
Ages 3–7
Every Monday Mabel
Jashar Awan
For the child who thrives on routine and finds comfort in the small, beautiful moments of a predictable week spent with
Ages 4–8
Polar Bear Math: Learning About Fractions from Klondike and Snow
Ann Whitehead Nagda
Follow the real-life journey of two baby polar bears at the zoo and learn how fractions are used to create the perfect m
Ages 6–10
A is for Another Rabbit
Hannah Batsel
Dr. Owl just wants to teach the alphabet, but a persistent group of rabbits keeps jumping in to turn every letter into a
Ages 4–8
Made by Hand #3
Skateboards
Patricia Lakin
Witness the careful craftsmanship and precision required to build a high-performance skateboard from scratch through det
Ages 6–10
Riley and Rose in the Picture
Susanna Gretz
Stuck inside on a rainy day, a dog and cat try to build a story out of shapes, but sharing a canvas is harder than it lo
Ages 3–6
Eggs 1, 2, 3: Who Will the Babies Be?
Janet Halfmann
Guess what is hiding inside these ten different eggs using rhythmic clues, then lift the flaps to see the hatchlings eme
Ages 3–7
Town and Country #4
Mountain Town
Bonnie Geisert
Follow a year in the life of a Rocky Mountain town founded by gold prospectors to see how its 19th-century roots still s
Ages 6–11
