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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,874 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1902 books
4–7 yrs
1796 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Money Basics
Wants or Needs
Elizabeth Moore
For the child who wants every toy in the store: a simple guide to understanding the difference between things we need to
Ages 5–8
In Our Garden #2
In Our Garden
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the child learning that good things take time, this story celebrates the quiet magic of watching a seed grow through
Ages 4–8
Mr. Gumpy #1
Mr. Gumpy's Outing
John Burningham
Everyone wants a ride on Mr. Gumpy’s boat, but the peaceful outing turns into a splashy mess when the animals forget to
Ages 2–6
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12–18 yrs
8 books
Keeker and the Sneaky Pony #1
Keeker and the Sneaky Pony
Hadley Higginson
For the child who is navigating a tricky new friendship or trying to manage a headstrong pet. This story highlights how
Ages 5–8
Maisy
Maisy Goes on Vacation
Lucy Cousins
For the preschooler preparing for their first trip away from home. This gentle story demystifies the travel process, fro
Ages 2–5
Seeds
Carme Lemniscates
Celebrate the hidden potential within every child and every garden. This gentle book explores how seeds travel in nature
Ages 3–7
Bubbie and Rivka's Best-Ever Challah (So Far!)
Sarah Lynne Reul
For the child who gets discouraged when things don't turn out perfectly. This sweet intergenerational story shows that m
Ages 3–7
Jerome the Alligator #1
Jerome the Babysitter
Eileen Christelow
Jerome the babysitter has his hands full when he tries to manage nine energetic little gators who love to play tricks an
Ages 4–8
The Sullivan Kids #1
Sullivan, Who Is Always Too Loud
Micol Ostow
For the child who has a naturally big, booming voice and high energy, Sullivan's story validates their vibrant spirit wh
Ages 4–8
There's Going to be a Baby
John Burningham
A young boy’s imagination runs wild as he wonders exactly what kind of person his new sibling will be and how his world
Ages 3–7
Dib, Dab and Dob
Growing Things With Dib, Dab and Dob
Dawn Sirett
For the curious preschooler eager to get their hands dirty. This interactive guide uses simple projects to turn your bac
Ages 2–5
Elephant and Giraffe #2
A Surprise for Giraffe and Elephant
Paul Gude
For the child who loves to plan every detail but finds themselves overwhelmed when things go off-script. A gentle, funny
Ages 4–8
The Tossy-Turny Princess and the Pesky Pea
Susan Verde
For the child who struggles to quiet their mind or body at the end of a long day, even when they are exhausted.
Ages 4–8
Plant Life Cycles
Sunflower's Life Cycle
Mary R. Dunn
For the child who wonders how a tiny seed becomes a giant flower. This gentle guide explores the miracle of growth throu
Ages 4–7
Stumpkin
Lucy Ruth Cummins
Stumpkin is as orange as a traffic cone and round as a basketball, but he worries no one will pick him for their window
Ages 4–8
Bear and Mouse #4
A Birthday for Bear
Bonny Becker
For the child who claims they don't want a fuss on their big day but secretly loves being celebrated by a persistent fri
Ages 5–8
Owen Foote #3
Owen Foote, Money Man
Stephanie Greene
For the child who has become singularly focused on a goal: Owen's quest to save for a must-have toy tests the limits of
Ages 6–9
Arabel and Mortimer #1
Arabel's Raven
Joan Aiken
A wild raven with a two-word vocabulary moves into Arabel's home, sparking a series of chaotic and comical changes for t
Ages 7–10
Wagnificent #1
The Adventures of Thunder and Sage
Bethanie Murguia
For the child who struggles to keep up with faster peers or the high-energy kid learning to slow down and notice the lit
Ages 6–9
Car Trip
Donald Crews
For the early explorer feeling the hum of anticipation before a big family adventure. Capture the sights and rhythms of
Ages 3–6
Alfie Atkins #4
Hurry Up, Alfie Atkins!
Gunilla Bergström
For the child who finds magic in every distraction while getting ready. This classic story mirrors the morning struggle
Ages 2–5
The Puppy Place #18
Baxter
Ellen Miles
Lizzie works to train Baxter, a mischievous Portuguese water dog puppy who struggles with being alone, to help him find
Ages 7–10
To Everything
Bob Barner
For children navigating life's big changes, this rhythmic book uses vibrant collage art to explain that every feeling an
Ages 4–8
Unicorn Night #1
Unicorn Night
Diana Murray
For the child who needs a soft transition into sleep, this magical rhyming journey follows unicorns as they trade sparkl
Ages 3–6
