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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+
Motor Mouse #2
Motor Mouse Delivers
Cynthia Rylant
Join a thoughtful mouse for three gentle and humorous stories that find the big meaning in life's small moments.
Ages 4–8
Time for Bed
Thierry Bedouet
For toddlers who need a gentle nudge toward sleep, this interactive book uses playful pull-tabs to mirror their own calm
Ages 0–3
Scientists in the Field
Life on Surtsey: Iceland's Upstart Island
Loree Griffin Burns
Scientists venture onto a volcanic island born in 1963 to document the incredible way plants and insects first begin to
Ages 9–12
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12–18 yrs
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The Chickens Are Coming
Barbara Samuels
Winston and Sophie tackle the challenges of raising chickens in the city, finding that hard work leads to the best fresh
Ages 4–8
The Story of Giraffe
conceived and ill. by Guido Pigni
A lonely giraffe searches for a partner to join him for a historic voyage on Noah’s Ark in this gentle story illustrated
Ages 2–5
This Will Pass
J. Donnini
A booming summer storm feels scary and loud until a great-uncle helps a young boy understand that even the biggest cloud
Ages 4–8
Smallest Owlet, The
Georgia Graham
Peer into the quiet nests of great horned owls as two parents tenderly raise three fuzzy chicks through the changing sea
Ages 4–8
When the Moon Is High
Alice Schertle
Gentle rhymes and cozy illustrations follow a father and baby as they take a quiet, moonlit stroll through the yard at n
Ages 0–4
The Gabi That Girma Wore
Fasika Adefris, Sara Holly Ackerman
For the child curious about where their things come from, this rhythmic journey celebrates the patience and skill behind
Ages 4–8
Ten-Gallon Bart #2
Ten-Gallon Bart Beats the Heat
Susan Stevens Crummel
Sheriff Bart has his paws full with a scorching heatwave and Billy the Kid, the roughest goat in the West. This wild wes
Ages 4–8
The Little Duckling Who Wouldn't Get Wet
Gek Tessaro
While the rest of the brood splashes away, one determined little duckling refuses to touch the water until he decides th
Ages 2–5
Wordy Birdy #1
Wordy Birdy
Tammi Sauer
Wordy Birdy loves to talk, but her habit of ignoring everyone else puts her in a tight spot when she misses some very im
Ages 3–7
Basho #2
Basho and the River Stones
Tim Myers
Lush watercolors and haikus capture a famous Japanese poet's deep appreciation for nature and the simple joy found in a
Ages 4–8
Scientists in the Field
Eclipse Chaser
Ilima Loomis
Travel alongside astrophysicist Shadia Habbal and her team as they use the rare darkness of a total eclipse to unlock th
Ages 10–14
Letters to Live By: An Alphabet Book With Intention
Lisa Frenkel Riddiough
Gentle daily intentions and mindful habits unfold letter by letter to help find peace and purpose in every moment.
Ages 3–7
If My Oak Tree Could Speak
Rachel Greening
For the curious child who wonders how big trees grew so tall. A gentle look at the rhythm of nature and the beauty of gr
Ages 4–8
Meditate with Me
Mariam Gates
Focusing on the rhythm of the breath and the feeling of the body provides a quiet path to becoming calm and centered.
Ages 4–8
I Choose
Emily Hartmann
For the child who struggles with big reactions when things go wrong. Teach them that while they cannot control every sit
Ages 3–7
I'm In Control Of My Peace
Isaiah A. Tisdale
For the child who struggles with big feelings and needs a gentle roadmap to staying calm when life feels frustrating or
Ages 3–8
Flubby #2
Flubby Will Not Play with That
J. E. Morris
For parents of children with a stubborn streak or a very specific way of doing things. This story celebrates the bond wi
Ages 4–7
Hiders Seekers Finders Keepers: How Animals Adapt in Winter
Jessica Kulekjian
Animals use ingenious strategies to survive the winter chill, from hiding away to seeking out food in the deep cold.
Ages 4–8
Little Shrew
Akiko Miyakoshi
For the child who thrives on routine and quiet moments, this soothing collection mirrors the gentle rhythms of a peacefu
Ages 3–7
Apples and Robins
Lucie Félix
Circles become apples and ovals turn into birds as bold colors and simple forms track the shift from winter into spring.
Ages 2–5
Sonny's Bridge: Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Finds His Groove
Barry Wittenstein
Witness the transformation of jazz legend Sonny Rollins as he leaves the stage to find a brand new sound playing his sax
Ages 4–8
