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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,874 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1902 books
4–7 yrs
1796 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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12–18 yrs
8 books
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
Earth's Processes
Erosion
Tamra B. Orr
For the child who wonders how canyons form or why beaches change, this guide explores the powerful natural forces that s
Ages 7–10
Our Solar System #4
The Sun and Its Patterns
Thomas K. Adamson
For the curious child wondering why shadows grow long or where the sun goes at night, this clear guide explains the depe
Ages 5–8
Pick Me!
Max Amato
Being the most popular flavor in the freezer sounds great until Rocky Road points out the one major downside to being ev
Ages 4–8
Cathy Leonard #1
Cathy Leonard Calling
Catherine Woolley
Ten-year-old Cathy lands her dream job as a local society reporter, but she soon finds that balancing deadlines with hom
Ages 8–12
Let's Get Crafty! #3
What's Up, Cupcake? Creating Amazing Cupcakes
Dana Meachen Rau
Turn ordinary cupcakes into impressive food art with these step-by-step instructions for young bakers and artists.
Ages 6–10
My First Amharic
Days, Months, Seasons & Time
Aida S.
For the curious toddler beginning to wonder when their birthday is or why the leaves are falling, this guide builds a fo
Ages 2–5
My First Day and Night
Violet Peto
From morning mealtimes to seasonal changes, simple illustrations and familiar routines help explain the passing of hours
Ages 2–5
Darth Vader and Son #5
A Vader Family Sithmas
Jeffrey Brown
For the family that loves to laugh together over the chaos of the holidays and the relatable, everyday struggles of pare
Ages 6–12
Spooky Friends #1
Scarlet and Igor
Jane Feder
A vampire and a mummy may not agree on what to play or eat, but they are absolutely certain about one thing: they are th
Ages 4–8
