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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,692 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1819 books
4–7 yrs
1716 books
8–11 yrs
176 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Hello Reader!
Hiccups for Elephant
James Preller
Snakes in fancy spectacles and sharks in swimming goggles fill these rhyming pages to show exactly how different animals
Ages 3–7
Read the Book, Lemmings!
Ame Dyckman
A patient fox tries his best to teach three impulsive lemmings to read the signs before they accidentally jump off anoth
Ages 4–8
A Year of Beasts
Ashley Wolff
Ellie and Peter watch from their country home as field and forest animals appear throughout the changing seasons.
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
6 books
No More Cookies!
Paeony Lewis
Florence and her toy monkey Arnold use their best charms to lobby Mom for one more treat. Follow their tasty mission and
Ages 3–7
Good Knight #2
Get Well, Good Knight
Shelley Moore Thomas
For the child feeling under the weather or the young reader learning how to care for sick friends with patience and a wa
Ages 4–8
I Wonder If I'll See a Whale
Frances Ward Weller
For the child who loves the ocean and is learning that the best things in nature are worth the wait.
Ages 4–8
Goodnight, Corduroy!
Don Freeman
For the toddler who needs a little help transitioning from playtime to pillow, this interactive story makes the nightly
Ages 0–3
The Amazing Adventures of Bumblebee Boy
Jacky Davis
For the older sibling who prefers to play alone, this charming story explores the transition from solo imaginary play to
Ages 3–6
Usborne Beginners
Eggs and Chicks
Fiona Patchett
For the curious child who wonders what happens inside an eggshell. This gentle guide explores the miracle of life as tin
Ages 5–7
Bad Kitty Picture Books
Poor Puppy
Nick Bruel
When his friend won't play, a lonely puppy entertains himself with an imaginative A-to-Z list of toys and dream vacation
Ages 3–6
Brand New Readers
Larry and Rita
Jamie Michalak
Simple moments and gentle adventures define the quiet bond between an unlikely pair of friends: a porcupine and a chipmu
Ages 4–7
When Mama Gets Home
Marisabina Russo
A young girl helps her older siblings prep dinner as she eagerly counts down the moments until her mother returns home f
Ages 3–7
Titch Early Readers
Gardener Titch
Pat Hutchins
For the child who feels small in a world of big people. A gentle reminder that even the tiniest beginnings can grow into
Ages 2–5
Harriet #2
Harriet & Walt
Nancy Carlson
For the child who finds their younger sibling's pace frustrating, this snowy adventure models how to lead with patience
Ages 3–7
Toby the Dog #1
Always in Trouble
Corinne Demas
For families navigating the ups and downs of pet ownership, this silly story offers a gentle reminder that love and pati
Ages 4–8
Wild Pony
Lucy Rees
For the child who thrives on independence and the quiet satisfaction of hard work. A realistic look at the grit and pati
Ages 9–12
Bramble and Maggie #1
Horse Meets Girl
Jessie Haas
Life as a lesson horse has become a bore for Bramble, but a move to a new home with a girl named Maggie offers the spark
Ages 6–9
My First Norwegian
Family & Feelings
Halla S.
For the family looking to help their little one identify and name the big emotions that pop up during everyday moments w
Ages 2–5
Pooh's School Day
Lauren Cecil
For the child curious about what happens in a classroom, this gentle story uses familiar friends to introduce school rou
Ages 3–6
The Smallest Bird A Friendship Story
Joy Belin
For the child learning to approach the world with patience, this story explores how being quiet and observant can lead t
Ages 3–7
Hello Reading!
Strike Four!
Harriet Ziefert
For the child who loves the excitement of the ballpark but is still learning how games work, this animal-led story makes
Ages 3–7
Math Fun
Clocks and Calendars
Tracey Steffora
The most fascinating thing you will learn is how humans use tools like pendulums and calendars to track the passing of s
Ages 5–8
Little Roo and the Secret of Time
Marina Dee, Alex Dee
For the child who struggles with impatience or transitions, this story uses a young kangaroo's journey to explain how ti
Ages 3–7
I Spy Classic #6
School Days
Jean Marzollo
For the child who loves a visual challenge, this book turns school scenes into an interactive scavenger hunt that builds
Ages 4–8
