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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,876 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1902 books
4–7 yrs
1797 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Animalia
Graeme Base
From lazy lions to intricate landscapes, this breathtaking alphabet book is filled with hidden details and alliterative
Ages 4–10
Martha
Gennady Spirin
A family in Moscow opens their home to Martha, a wild crow with a broken wing, as they work together to nurse her back t
Ages 5–9
Buddy and the Bunnies #1
Don't Play with Your Food!
Bob Shea
For the child who meets every instruction with a creative 'what if.' A hilariously relatable look at how play and snacks
Ages 3–6
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12–18 yrs
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African Proverbs for All Ages
Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Nelda LaTeef
For the child curious about the world, these timeless sayings from across Africa offer bite-sized wisdom and colorful ar
Ages 4–10
Berlioz the Bear
Jan Brett
A stubborn mule brings the bandwagon to a halt on the way to the ball, but a mysterious buzzing inside Berlioz’s double
Ages 4–8
Social Emotional Learning Stories
Out-of-Control Rhino
Shoshana Stopek
For the child who struggles to pause before acting or feels like their high energy is always causing trouble. A supporti
Ages 4–7
My Naughty Little Sister
My Naughty Little Sister Storybook
Dorothy Edwards
A patient older sister recounts the messy, funny, and rambunctious misadventures of her spirited and naughty little sibl
Ages 4–8
Dreaming Of Spring
Tabitha R Adams
For the child who is tired of the cold and eager for the first signs of green, this gentle story nurtures a sense of ant
Ages 2–6
Kitten Kids #3
Katie, Kit, & Cousin Tom
Tomie dePaola
For the child eagerly awaiting a playmate only to find the visitor has their own agenda. This gentle story helps kids na
Ages 4–8
Your Monster #1
How to Potty Train Your Monster
Kelly DiPucchio
Potty training is a giant task for a growing monster, but this funny, step-by-step guide makes every part of the process
Ages 2–5
My Incredible World
Strawberries!
Hope Aicher
For the child learning to appreciate the beauty of nature and the patience required to grow their own food.
Ages 2–6
Are We Pears Yet?
Miranda Paul
Two very impatient seeds wait for soil, water, and sunlight, wondering if the long journey to becoming a pear tree will
Ages 4–8
Maisy Goes to a Show
Lucy Cousins
For the preschooler who is nervous about their first theater performance, this gentle guide eases worries by showing exa
Ages 2–5
When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons
Julie Fogliano
For the child who loves to marvel at the first green sprout or the quiet of a snowy day, this poetic diary celebrates th
Ages 5–10
The Life and Work of... #1
Georges Seurat
Paul Flux
For the child who loves to draw or wonders how colors mix, this biography explores how Georges Seurat used tiny dots to
Ages 7–10
Henry the Bear #1
Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
D.B. Johnson
For the child who needs to see that there is more than one way to reach a goal: and that the slower path often holds the
Ages 4–9
Barney's 12 Days of Christmas
Guy Davis, Mark S. Bernthal, Gayla Amaral
For the preschooler who loves sensory play and wants to countdown to the big day with a familiar, purple friend.
Ages 2–5
Bedtime for Albie
Sophie Ambrose
For the little one who still has plenty of 'go' when it's time to slow down, this gentle story mirrors the toddler resis
Ages 3–7
World of Language
Shapes of All Sizes
Ruth Heller
For the creative soul who finds peace in patterns and precision. This massive collection of intricate designs offers a c
Ages 6–14
Twenty at Bedtime #2
20 Elves at Bedtime
Mark Sperring
When holiday excitement makes it hard to wind down, these twenty cuddly elves help toddlers practice counting while drif
Ages 2–5
Cork & Fuzz #3
Wait a Minute
Dori Chaconas
A muskrat and a possum try to catch a mysterious floating object as they learn to balance one friends eagerness with the
Ages 5–8
The Misadventures of Salem Hyde #1
Spelling Trouble
Frank Cammuso
Salem Hyde is a young witch who prefers magic to studying, but winning the school spelling bee requires teamwork with he
Ages 7–10
We Wanted You
Liz Rosenberg
For parents seeking to show an adopted child how deeply they were wished for and how much love awaited them before they
Ages 3–7
Good-bye for Today The Diary of a Young Girl at Sea
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Nine-year-old Laura records the daily dangers and quiet moments of living aboard her father’s whaling ship as it sails t
Ages 7–10
