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Patience & Waiting

Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit

3,879 books about patience & waiting

0–3 yrs1905 books

4–7 yrs1797 books

8–11 yrs185 books

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Maple Hill Farm #1

Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm

Alice Provensen, Martin Provensen

Playful dogs, stubborn goats, and noisy geese come to life in this cozy tour of the many animals living at a busy New Yo

Cover of The Night Worker

The Night Worker

Alex puts on his hard hat to step into his father’s world, watching massive cranes and machines work through the quiet m

Cover of Musical Beds

For the parent whose children keep wandering into their room at 2 AM, this rhythmic story normalizes the chaotic nightti

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12–18 yrs

8 books

Cover of Cutie Pie Looks for the Easter Bunny

Cutie Pie Looks for the Easter Bunny

Jannie Ho

Little Chick meets many friends with chocolate treats on her springtime walk, but the Easter Bunny is proving very diffi

Ages 1–4

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Hibernation Station

Michelle Meadows

For the child who needs a soft transition to sleep, this rhythmic journey helps little ones wind down alongside a train

Cover of Garfield Hangs Out

Garfield Hangs Out

Join the world's most famous orange cat for a collection of comic adventures focused on his favorite hobbies: eating and

Cover of Momo's Kitten

Mitsu Yashima, Taro Yashima

For the child who has just brought home a new pet or is curious about the miracle of growing up and the cycle of life.

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The Angry Superhero

For the child who experiences explosive outbursts or feels overwhelmed by their own big feelings, this book offers a her

Cover of Fancy Nancy and the Late, Late, Late Night

Fancy Nancy and the Late, Late, Late Night

For the child who thinks staying up late is a grand adventure but struggles with the sleepy morning consequences.

Cover of Ready for Bed!

Mickey Mouse Funhouse

For toddlers who find it hard to settle down, this interactive board book uses familiar friends to model a soothing nigh

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How Do Dinosaurs...? #7

How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Cats?

For the little one learning to be gentle with a new furry friend, these playful dinosaurs show exactly how to pet, feed,

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Miss Spider's New Car

Miss Spider and her husband head out on an exciting shopping trip to find the perfect set of wheels for their buggy fami

Cover of Funny Bunnies

Robert Quackenbush

A relaxing swim turns into a chaotic surprise when Lucy returns to find her hotel room overrun by a crowd of uninvited,

Cover of Working Cotton

Sherley Anne Williams

For the child learning about the strength found in family during hard times. This poetic story follows a young girl thro

Cover of Mae and Namaste

Mae and Namaste

For the child who experiences overwhelming big feelings and needs a gentle way to find their center through movement and

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Store Bought Baby

For the child curious about how a new baby is joining the family through surrogacy. This gentle guide normalizes the pro

Cover of Polly's Potty

Potty Training Stories

Ruth Berenstein

For the toddler ready to trade diapers for big-kid underwear, this gentle guide follows Polly as she learns the ropes of

Cover of The Calm Cloud

For the child struggling with overwhelming emotions, this gentle story uses a cloud metaphor to teach mindfulness and th

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Garden of Emotions

For the child learning to navigate big feelings, this interactive book uses a garden metaphor to help little ones care f

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40 Advice for Muslim Children

Haleemah Ahmad Oladunjoye

For parents seeking to instill Islamic values, these forty gentle lessons offer practical ways to practice kindness, hon

Cover of The Stir of Nature - A Book for Young American Naturalists

The Stir of Nature - A Book for Young American Naturalists

William H. Carr

For the child who loves exploring the backyard and asking what every creature is. This vintage guide encourages mindful

Cover of Mama Cat Has Three Kittens

Mama Cat Has Three Kittens

For the child who thrives on their own schedule or the parent seeking a rhythmic, soothing read that celebrates both imi

Cover of The End of Angie's Anger

The End of Angie's Anger

Florence Malchi

For the child who experiences big, overwhelming feelings of frustration and needs a gentle roadmap to finding their calm

Cover of Tommy's Big Potty Adventure

Tommy's Big Potty Adventure

For the toddler who is nervous about leaving diapers behind, this gentle story follows Tommy as he learns to listen to h