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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,856 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1894 books
4–7 yrs
1786 books
8–11 yrs
184 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Rise to the Sky: How the World's Tallest Trees Grow Up
Rebecca E. Hirsch
Learn the biological secrets of how water, sunlight, and carbohydrates work together to help a tiny seed transform into
Ages 5–9
Goodnight Sweet Pig
Linda Bailey
For the toddler who finds it hard to settle down when things get busy. This rhythmic counting book turns bedtime chaos i
Ages 2–5
Out for the Count: A Counting Adventure
Kathryn Cave
For the child who needs a playful way to manage bedtime fears or early counting jitters through a journey of imagination
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
8 books
Love You When You Whine
Emily Jenkins
For parents navigating the exhausting but endearing daily trials of life with a toddler. This story reassures children t
Ages 2–5
Nothing Ever Happens at the South Pole
Unknown
For the child who is so focused on finding a specific goal that they miss the magic right under their nose.
Ages 3–7
New Baby #4
You and Me
Rachel Fuller
For the child adjusting to a new sibling. This gentle book explores the shifting dynamics and big feelings that come wit
Ages 1–4
Art and Max
written and ill. by David Wiesner
For the child who thrives on experimentation and needs to know that making a mess is a vital part of making something be
Ages 4–8
Lizzy and the Cloud
Terry Fan, Eric Fan
For the child learning that loving something sometimes means letting it go. A gentle exploration of responsibility and t
Ages 4–8
Toddler Tools #12
Outdoor Time
Elizabeth Verdick
For toddlers who need help navigating the transition from indoor play to outdoor exploration, this guide builds exciteme
Ages 1–3
Splat the Cat #8
Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks
Rob Scotton
Splat’s school project goes haywire when the chicken eggs he is watching hatch overnight and the chicks begin hiding all
Ages 4–7
Panda Cake
Rosalie Seidler
Willy helps gather all the ingredients for a special panda cake, only to find himself left out when the baking is finall
Ages 3–7
Tomie's Little Christmas Pageant
Tomie dePaola
Excitement builds in the classroom as Tomie and his friends prepare their costumes and lines for a special play about th
Ages 3–7
Plants
From Bud to Blossom
Gail Saunders-Smith
Step into the orchard to see exactly how tiny tree buds open into green leaves and delicate blossoms before becoming app
Ages 3–7
How Things Are Made
From Tree to Table
Susan Ring
Vibrant photos follow the sticky journey of maple sap as it is tapped from trees, boiled down to syrup, and sent to mark
Ages 5–8
Mr. Bear's Chair
Thomas Graham
When Mrs. Bear’s favorite seat breaks, Mr. Bear spends a busy day sawing and hammering to build a sturdy replacement tha
Ages 3–6
Night Shift Daddy
Eileen Spinelli
A father and daughter share a deep bond of love and respect as they navigate the quiet moments of his night shift schedu
Ages 3–7
Sesame Street
Big Bird Shares a Snack
Ernie Kwiat
Big Bird and Abby are busy setting the table for a delicious snack when an unexpected visitor knocks at the door.
Ages 0–3
Learn to Read
The Lazy Bird
Happy Books
For the child who struggles to start their chores or finish their work when more exciting things are calling.
Ages 3–6
Words and Pictures
Grandpa Bud
Siobhan Dodds
Grandpa Bud is busy in the kitchen, cooking up an enormous feast for his granddaughter and the long list of guests he ex
Ages 3–7
Bedtime for Mommy
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
The tables are turned when a child has to handle a wiggly, stalling parent who uses every excuse to delay the final tuck
Ages 3–7
Katie Loves the Kittens
John Himmelman
For the child whose big feelings and high energy sometimes overwhelm their friends. This story helps kids learn that bei
Ages 3–7
All Round the Year
E. Nesbit
For the child curious about the changing world outside their window, this classic collection of nature poems gently intr
Ages 3–8
The Snowy Nap
Jan Brett
Hedgie the hedgehog refuses to sleep through the season after hearing about the wonders of winter, from icicles to snow-
Ages 4–8
The Boomerang Book
M. J. Hanson
For the curious child who loves working with their hands, this guide transforms cardboard and plywood into flying toys t
Ages 8–14
