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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+
Island #1
Island Winter
Charles E. Martin
When the summer crowds depart, Heather stays behind to see how a quiet island transforms into a snowy world of new possi
Ages 4–8
Little Friends #2
Let's Share!
Lerryn Korda
For toddlers navigating the tricky waters of playdates and property, this interactive book helps little ones discover th
Ages 1–3
Apples
Ken Robbins
Bees pollinate buds and sun ripens the fruit in this vibrant look at how a tiny seed eventually becomes a crunchy, sweet
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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The Traveling Photographer #4
The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves
Richard Sobol
Tiny silkworms work alongside villagers in Thailand to create beautiful fabric through a meticulous, traditional process
Ages 6–10
A Dog Needs a Bone
Audrey Wood
A very determined dog offers up a hilariously extravagant list of promises to his owner, all in the hopes of finally lan
Ages 3–6
Poppleton #4
Poppleton Everyday
Cynthia Rylant
Poppleton the pig experiences the quiet magic of buying a new bed, trying out sailing, and looking up at the stars.
Ages 5–7
Sheila Rae #2
Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick
Kevin Henkes
Louise is desperate for a lick of her sister's peppermint stick, but Sheila Rae is determined to keep the treat all to h
Ages 2–5
Little One Step
Simon James
A tiny duckling finds the courage to cross fields and forests by learning to take things just one little step at a time.
Ages 3–7
First Experiences
Our Dog
Helen Oxenbury
Walking a dog becomes a messy adventure as a young boy and his mother deal with a pup that can’t resist jumping into dir
Ages 2–5
Classic Fables in Rhythm and Rhyme
The Crow and the Pitcher
Emma Carlson Berne
A thirsty crow must use her wits to reach the water at the bottom of a deep pitcher in this classic, rhythmic musical fa
Ages 4–7
The Poesy Ring: A Love Story
Bob Graham
For children marveling at how the world stays connected across generations, this lyrical tale explores the enduring powe
Ages 4–8
Roald Dahl
Esio Trot
Roald Dahl
Mr. Hoppy devises a brilliant, tortoise-filled plan involving an ancient spell to win the heart of his neighbor, Mrs. Si
Ages 7–10
One Duck Stuck
Phyllis Root
One poor duck is stuck in the slimy marsh, and it will take a rhythmic parade of animals to help pull him out of the muc
Ages 2–5
From Farm to Fork #2
Where Does Fruit Come From?
Linda Staniford
Trace the journey of an orange from a tiny seed in the ground to a harvested fruit traveling a long way to reach your br
Ages 4–7
Can You See What I See? #10
Hey, Seymour!
Walter Wick
Seymour and his new dog Buttons lead a search-and-find mission through intricate photographs filled with hidden riddles
Ages 3–7
Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep
Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple
Soft rhythms follow bears and other wild creatures as they retreat to their cozy winter dens to settle in for a long, pe
Ages 3–7
Little Goddess Girls #2
Persephone & the Giant Flowers
Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Persephone wants her favorite flowers to grow tall and strong, so she seeks out Athena to help her convince the mighty Z
Ages 6–9
Bartholomew Bear #4
Go to Bed!
Virginia Miller
A determined little bear uses every trick he can think of to delay sleep in this relatable tale of bedtime resistance.
Ages 2–5
Hello!Lucky
Good Night, Baboon!
Sabrina Moyle
One very energetic baby baboon bounces through a countdown from ten to one as his animal friends finish their bedtime ro
Ages 0–3
Sleep, My Bunny
Rosemary Wells
As the sun sets, a little bunny moves through a comforting evening of supper, bath time, and bedtime stories in a house
Ages 0–3
Indestructibles
Baby Peekaboo
Amy Pixton
Puppy is hiding behind the toys in this chew-proof, rip-proof, and washable book designed to survive every gum-filled ga
Ages 0–2
If You Give... #2
If You Give a Moose a Muffin
Laura Numeroff
A single baked treat sparks a hilarious chain reaction of chores, crafts, and mountain-sized requests when a hungry moos
Ages 2–6
From Farm to Fork #1
Where Do Vegetables Come From?
Linda Staniford
Vibrant photographs follow the life of a carrot from its start as a tiny seed in the dirt to its final harvest and the l
Ages 4–7
The Sick Day
Patricia MacLachlan
When Emily wakes up with a stomach ache in her head, her father steps in to provide a day of cozy care and gentle comfor
Ages 3–7
