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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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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Fairy Tales and Folklore of Charles van Sandwyk

How to See Fairies

Charles van Sandwyk

For the child who finds magic in every garden corner, this beautifully illustrated guide invites families to slow down a

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Bizzy Mizz Lizzie

Lizzie is one very busy bee, but all that work is making her tired. She discovers that the best part of being a bee migh

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It's Not Easy Being... #1

It's Not Easy Being a Lazy Bug

For the child who struggles to get started or prefers the sidelines while others pitch in. This bug's journey turns proc

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12–18 yrs

8 books

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Cookies #2

Christmas Cookies: Bite-Size Holiday Lessons

Amy Krouse Rosenthal

For the child preparing for the holidays, this book transforms cookie-baking steps into meaningful lessons about charact

Ages 4–8

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The Tale of Jane Sadear

Liana-Melissa Allen

For the child who struggles with 'the gimmes,' this rhyming fable explores how a life of pure indulgence can feel surpri

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Penguin and Pinecone

For the child learning that friendship remains even when we are apart. A sweet story about a penguin caring for a pineco

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The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten

For the child who needs a playful reminder that school rules apply to everyone, even grown-ups. A silly role-reversal th

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Samurai Santa: A Very Ninja Christmas

For the child who can't sit still when they are supposed to be waiting, this high-energy tale balances holiday anticipat

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Melinda's No's Cold

For the child feeling under the weather and frustrated by a stuffy nose. This gentle story helps little ones navigate th

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Tuko and the Birds

A gecko's loud midnight cries keep the local birds awake until they hatch a clever plan to trick him into moving elsewhe

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Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad

For the child who wants to help but sometimes makes a mess. This story celebrates the spirit of giving and the grace par

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Old Turtle (Kessler) #2

Old Turtle's Soccer Team

Leonard Kessler

For the child joining their first sports team or feeling nervous about learning game rules. Old Turtle shows how teamwor

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Bedtime for Baby

Grosset & Dunlap

Establish a calming evening ritual for your littlest ones with this gentle board book that models a simple, soothing bed

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Tales from Maple Ridge #2

The Lucky Wheel

For the child learning that big rewards require steady hands and a patient heart. Logan enters a woodworking contest to

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Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush

A gardener and a group of local animals find themselves at odds over how to manage the garden in this playful spin on a

Cover of My New Baby

For the toddler preparing to welcome a new baby, this board book offers a gentle, bilingual look at what life with a lit

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Snake and Lizard #1

Snake and Lizard

For the child who constantly bickers with their best friend over every little thing. This desert duo shows how differenc

Cover of The Umbrella

Carlos looks high and low for jungle animals, unaware that a host of creatures is hiding right inside his bright green u

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What Goes On Inside Pregnant Mommy's Tummy?

For the child curious about their growing sibling, this guide uses gentle language to explain the science and wonder of

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Take A Spade and A Brush - Let's Start Digging for Fossils!

For the budding explorer who loves getting their hands dirty, this guide introduces the tools and techniques paleontolog

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Sometimes I Feel Like A Tornado

For the child whose big feelings feel like a whirlwind. This gentle guide helps little ones recognize the signs of risin

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Bedtime Stories for Kids Ages 4-8

For the child who needs help winding down after a busy day. These soothing animal tales use mindfulness and meditation t

Cover of Belly Rise: A Children's Book about Anxiety

Belly Rise: A Children's Book about Anxiety

Jill-Lynnette Piazza

For the child who experiences 'belly butterflies' or physical tension when worried. This book provides simple tools to c

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When My Feelings Feel Too Big

For the child who experiences intense emotional surges, this guide validates those overwhelming moments while teaching p