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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,881 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1906 books
4–7 yrs
1798 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Blue Kangaroo #2
Where Are You, Blue Kangaroo?
Emma Chichester Clark
For the curious toddler who loves a good game of hide and seek, this tactile board book uses soft felt flaps to turn rea
Ages 0–3
Max and Ruby #2
Max's Bedtime
Rosemary Wells
Sometimes only one specific comfort object will do, no matter how many other toys are offered at bedtime.
Ages 0–3
Hopper #2
Hopper Hunts for Spring
Marcus Pfister
For the child who asks a thousand questions about the changing seasons and wonders where winter goes when it gets warm.
Ages 3–6
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12–18 yrs
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Maisy
Quack Quack, Maisy
Lucy Cousins
For the curious toddler who loves to search and find, this interactive stroller book helps tiny explorers practice patie
Ages 1–3
Hot Food: Nice!
Michael Rosen
For the child who struggles to wait for a hot meal or the family who loves silly, rhythmic stories that make mealtime fu
Ages 3–7
Ronald Morgan #4
Good Luck, Ronald Morgan!
Patricia Reilly Giff
Training a brand-new birthday puppy is hard work, but Ronald Morgan soon discovers that making friends with the new neig
Ages 5–8
Pearl
Molly Idle
For the child who feels overlooked or frustrated by small tasks. This luminous story shows how quiet persistence can tur
Ages 4–8
Betty Bunny #4
Betty Bunny Is Very Busy
Michael B. Kaplan
For the child who wants to do everything at once, this book helps little ones navigate the restless energy of being 'bus
Ages 3–6
Quiet Night
Marilyn Singer
A growing crowd of frogs, owls, and geese makes so much noise that ten campers find it impossible to drift off to sleep.
Ages 3–7
Elephant and Giraffe #1
When Elephant Met Giraffe
Paul Gude
A boisterous elephant and a quiet giraffe find common ground as they figure out how to be friends despite their differen
Ages 4–8
Maybe Tomorrow?
Charlotte Agell
For the child grappling with the heavy, invisible weight of grief or loss, whether it is the death of a pet or a friend
Ages 4–8
Fiona the Flower Girl
Carley Roney
For the child who has been asked to be a flower girl and feels a mix of excitement and first time jitters about their bi
Ages 4–8
I Spy #8
I Spy Treasure Hunt
Jean Marzollo
Search through intricate seaside photographs and solve rhyming riddles to find hidden treasures tucked away in every cor
Ages 4–8
Oh No, George!
Chris Haughton
George really wants to be good, but a tempting chocolate cake and a few neighborhood cats make it very difficult for a d
Ages 2–5
The Deer Watch
Pat Lowery Collins
A father and son trek quietly through dunes and marshes at dawn, keeping a watchful eye out for a glimpse of a deer in t
Ages 4–8
Bear and Mole #6
Summer Is Here
Will Hillenbrand
For the child who feels frustrated when they can't quite master a new skill, or the little one nervous about getting the
Ages 3–6
My First Khmer Picture Book
Days, Months, Seasons & Time
Chantou S.
For the preschooler who is beginning to ask 'How many days until...?' this colorful guide clarifies the puzzling concept
Ages 2–5
Frank #3
Frank and the Big Mistake
Martha Brockenbrough
For the child learning to navigate tricky social boundaries when a high-energy houseguest or younger sibling disrupts th
Ages 6–9
Putnam Sports Shelf
The Greatest American Leaguers
Al Hirshberg
For the young baseball fan who loves facts and history, these profiles of legendary American Leaguers provide a deep div
Ages 10–15
Arthur Adventures
Arthur's Pet Business
Marc Brown
To get the puppy of his dreams, Arthur must first manage a chaotic backyard full of other people's pets to show his pare
Ages 4–8
RSPCA Animal Tales #4
The Lonely Pony
Sarah Hawkins
Polly the pony is terrified of people, but Mia is determined to use patience and quiet kindness to help her recover and
Ages 6–9
Caring for Your Pet
Caring for Hamsters
Tammy Gagne
For the child preparing for their first pocket-sized pet, this guide explains the daily care and responsibility needed t
Ages 4–8
Mama Rex and T #6
Turn Off the TV
Rachel Vail
For the child who struggles to find fun away from the screen, this humorous story shows how a power outage can spark une
Ages 4–7
The Grumpalump
Sarah Hayes
A mysterious, lumpy mound sits perfectly still while animals try to make it move, until one curious gnu gives it a puff
Ages 2–6
