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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+
Told and Retold: Around the World with Aesop's Fables
Holly Berry
Vibrant linoleum block prints reimagining classic fables like The Ants and the Grasshopper with artistic influences from
Ages 4–8
Indian Two Feet #1
Indian Two Feet and His Horse
Margaret Friskey
For the child who longs for something they aren't quite big enough for yet. This gentle story explores the patient journ
Ages 4–7
Beginner Books
How to Love a Kitten
Michelle Meadows
A child discovers a hidden family of kittens under the porch and learns the gentle, patient steps of caring for them unt
Ages 2–6
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12–18 yrs
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Moxy Maxwell #2
Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Practicing the Piano
Peggy Gifford
Recital day is approaching, but Moxy has a lot of very important distractions to attend to before she can actually sit d
Ages 8–12
A Donkey Reads
Muriel Mandell
A clever wise man in ancient Turkey attempts to avoid a tyrant's anger by convincing him that a simple donkey can be tau
Ages 5–9
The Spider Weaver
Margaret Musgrove
Two weavers in Ghana learn the intricate patterns of Kente cloth from a very talented spider in this traditional tale.
Ages 5–9
Mousie Love
Dori Chaconas
Tully wants to pop the big question to Frill, but a series of silly accidents and mishaps keeps getting in the way of he
Ages 3–7
Budgie & Boo
David McPhail
Budgie the bear and Boo the rabbit tend to their garden and solve problems together in a quiet celebration of loyal frie
Ages 3–6
Aggie and Ben #3
Aggie the Brave
Lori Ries
Ben worries through the night while his dog Aggie stays at the vet, then steps up to be the best caregiver possible duri
Ages 5–8
Elsina's Clouds
Jeanette Winter
In the midst of a dry season in South Africa, Elsina paints vibrant prayers for rain on the walls of her home to reach o
Ages 4–8
Ten, Nine, Eight
Molly Bang
For the toddler who needs a gentle nudge toward sleep. This rhythmic countdown transforms bedtime tasks into a warm, lov
Ages 0–4
Magic in the Margins: A Medieval Tale of Bookmaking
W. Nikola-Lisa
Simon, a young apprentice scribe, searches for the spark of true imagination while learning to illuminate beautiful medi
Ages 6–10
Our Brother PJ
B McCall
For the child adjusting to a sibling who experiences the world differently. This gentle story helps families celebrate t
Ages 4–9
I Dream of a Journey
Akiko Miyakoshi
Within the walls of a small-town hotel, a quiet owner listens to the grand tales of his travelers and imagines the day h
Ages 3–7
Ribbit
Jorey Hurley
A single egg rests in the water, waiting to change. Bold colors and simple words reveal the striking transformation from
Ages 2–5
Where, Where Is Swamp Bear?
Kathi Appelt
Peer through the tall grass of the bayou as a grandfather and grandson search for a mysterious swamp bear on their quiet
Ages 2–5
Bear and Wolf
Daniel Salmieri
A quiet winter walk brings two unlikely companions together to observe the snowy world before the changing seasons pull
Ages 4–8
Donald Crews
Parade
Donald Crews
Marching bands, colorful floats, and street vendors come to life in this vibrant look at all the moving parts that make
Ages 2–5
When Your Elephant Has the Sniffles
Susanna Leonard Hill
An elephant with a cold is a big responsibility, especially when you are trying to keep his giant sneezes under control.
Ages 2–5
On My Way #1
On My Way to the Bath
Sarah Maizes
Livi has so many imaginative reasons to delay her bath that it might take all night just to get to the water.
Ages 3–6
Aaron #2
Better than Weird
Anna Kerz
Aaron struggles to fit in with his sixth-grade classmates while holding onto the hopeful belief that everything will cha
Ages 9–12
Niccolini's Song
Chuck Wilcoxen
A night watchman sings a steady, soothing song to comfort tired trains, small pets, and sleepy babies in this realistic
Ages 4–8
Penguin Young Readers
Slow, Slow Sloths
Bonnie Bader
For the curious child fascinated by the rainforest's most unusual residents. This early reader introduces the slow-motio
Ages 6–8
Baby's Day Books #1
Off to Bed
Michel Blake
The path to sleep becomes clear and familiar through simple words that identify the most important parts of a toddler's
Ages 0–3
