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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+
Dog
Yishay Ishi Ron
For the child preparing to welcome a new four-legged family member. This gentle guide explores the responsibilities and
Ages 2–6
Escaping the Tiger
Laura Manivong
For the child grappling with the meaning of home or waiting for a difficult transition to end, this story offers a windo
Ages 10–14
Stoic Lesson on Overcoming Anger & Negative Moods for Kids
Dino Denzell
For the child who struggles with big bursts of anger or frustration, this guide uses Stoic wisdom to build a calmer, mor
Ages 7–12
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12–18 yrs
8 books
Why, Daddy? Why?
Tamara Girardi
For the curious toddler who never stops asking 'why' and the father who meets every question with love, patience, and a
Ages 1–4
30 Bedtime Stories for Kids Inspired by Quranic Values
M Wellness
For parents seeking to instill gentle moral values through short stories that make Islamic principles relatable for youn
Ages 5–10
Mama's Fruit Belly - New Baby Sibling and Pregnancy Story for Big Sister
Katrina Liu
For the young child curious about why Mama's tummy is getting bigger and what it means for their family as they prepare
Ages 2–5
The Hidden Life of a Toad
written and photographed by Doug Wechsler
Up-close photography reveals the secret transformation of a toad from a tiny embryo to a full-grown adult.
Ages 4–8
The Pickle Patch Bathtub
Frances Kennedy
A young girl on a Missouri farm comes up with a creative plan to help her family finally afford a real bathtub through h
Ages 4–8
Little Croc's Purse
Lizzie Finlay
Little Croc finds a lost purse and must decide what to do when he encounters funny obstacles on his way to return it to
Ages 3–6
Little Miss, Big Sis
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Rhythmic verses and expressive drawings capture the heartwarming bond that grows between a big sister and her brand-new
Ages 2–5
Puppy Mudge Wants to Play
Cynthia Rylant
Puppy Mudge is bursting with energy and he won't stop until he convinces Henry to stop what he's doing and play.
Ages 2–5
Waiting for Wings
Lois Ehlert
For the curious child marveling at garden visitors, this vibrant journey follows a butterfly's transformation with wonde
Ages 3–7
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
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
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
Princess of the Wild Swans
Diane Zahler
Princess Meriel faces a grueling and silent quest to break the dark enchantment that has transformed her brothers into w
Ages 8–12
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
