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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+
My Red Balloon
Eve Bunting
For the child counting down the days until a deployed parent returns, this story captures the nervous excitement and the
Ages 4–8
Building Our House
Jonathan Bean
For the child curious about how things are made or facing a big transition. Experience the slow, rewarding process of a
Ages 4–8
Mr. Muffins #4
Mr. Muffins and his Antarctic Antics
Harriet Winslow
A fluffy cat named Mr. Muffins heads to the Antarctic to meet penguins and learn about icy wonders in this rhyming, glob
Ages 6–8
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12–18 yrs
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Splat the Cat: I Can Read!
Blow, Snow, Blow
Rob Scotton
Splat the Cat is tired of waiting for the clouds to break, so he takes matters into his own paws to create the snowy win
Ages 4–6
What Katy Did #1
What Katy Did
Susan Coolidge
A spirited tomboy who is always getting into scrapes must find a new way to be herself after an accident changes her lif
Ages 8–12
Miyuki #2
Patience, Miyuki
Roxane Marie Galliez
Miyuki is desperate for her sleepy flower to bloom on the first day of spring, but her grandfather shows her that some t
Ages 3–7
Luna the Bunny Learns to Be Patient
Art Creators
Waiting for a snack or a turn feels impossible when you are wiggly and frustrated. Luna the Bunny learns to find her cal
Ages 3–7
The Seasons #1
When Spring Comes
Kevin Henkes
For the child eagerly awaiting the first sign of a flower or the end of a long winter, this book captures the quiet magi
Ages 4–8
The Little Fish That Got Away
Bernadine Cook
A young boy waits patiently by the water day after day, hoping for a catch, until a truly enormous fish finally swims hi
Ages 3–7
The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #11
It's Raining, It's Pouring
Poppy Green
For the child who loves looking forward to big events and needs a little help managing the wait for a rainy day adventur
Ages 5–8
Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! #5
The Itchy Book!
LeUyen Pham
The dinosaurs have a massive problem: they are all incredibly itchy, but the rule says dinosaurs are absolutely not allo
Ages 4–8
My Big Emotions
When Worry Knocks on My Door
G.M. Freeman
For the overachiever who needs to learn the value of slowing down. After a life of overwork, a woman reincarnates and di
Ages 12–18
Pete the Kitty
Pete the Kitty's Cozy Christmas
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the toddler or preschooler eagerly awaiting Christmas morning, this sensory board book builds excitement through tou
Ages 0–4
I Can Read! Level 1
The Berenstain Bears Play T-Ball
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child who gets frustrated when sports don't come easily or needs help understanding that beginners take time to
Ages 3–7
The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #21
Sunflower Hour
Poppy Green
For the child who loves to watch things grow or feels a little competitive about their hobbies, this gentle story follow
Ages 5–9
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears Take Turns
Mike Berenstain
For the child who struggles to wait their turn or play cooperatively with friends and siblings.
Ages 3–8
Snail Crossing
Corey R. Tabor
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big goals or gets easily sidetracked. This gentle story celebrates the power of s
Ages 4–8
Over the Moon
Karen Katz
For the family preparing to welcome a child through adoption, this tender story celebrates the deep love and longing tha
Ages 2–6
Everett Anderson #6
Everett Anderson's Nine Month Long
Lucille Clifton
For the child preparing to welcome a new baby, this poetic story helps navigate the long wait and the changing family dy
Ages 3–8
Carpenter's Helper
Sybil Rosen
For the child learning that some of the best things in life require waiting and a gentle touch. A quiet lesson in respec
Ages 4–8
Bear and Friends #12
Bear Can't Wait
Karma Wilson
For the child who can't stop asking 'is it time yet?' or struggles with the excitement of a big event. A sweet lesson on
Ages 3–7
Becoming Butterflies
Anne Rockwell
Watch three tiny caterpillars transform into vibrant monarchs before they begin their incredible journey all the way to
Ages 4–8
The Little Prince Plants a Seed
Crackboom! Books
For the curious toddler discovering the magic of the backyard. This gentle board book introduces the wonder of nature th
Ages 0–3
The Bumble Brothers #3
Frabbit: Birth of a Superhero!
Steve Metzger
The clock is ticking for Walter and Christopher as they race to earn enough money for a rare, expensive first edition of
Ages 6–9
