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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+
Wendy Watson's Holiday Stories #1
Has Winter Come?
Wendy Watson
For the child who needs a calming transition at the end of a busy day, this gentle story follows a family of woodchucks
Ages 3–7
The Snow Globe Family
Jane O'Connor
While a big blizzard hits a hilltop house, a tiny family inside a snow globe hopes for a shake that will bring a storm o
Ages 4–8
Captain Beastlie's Pirate Party
Lucy Coats
The countdown to Captain Beastlie's birthday is on, and his loyal crew is busy preparing a surprise that perfectly match
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
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Femi and the Mindfulness Machine
Flo Fielding
For the child who experiences overwhelming big emotions and needs a gentle, creative way to understand that peace comes
Ages 5–7
Hello Reader! Science
Grow, Tree, Grow!
Ellen Dreyer
For the child who loves to explore the outdoors and wonders how a tiny nut becomes a giant tree. This simple guide makes
Ages 3–6
Toot & Puddle #1
Toot & Puddle
Holly Hobbie
For the child whose best friend is far away, this story celebrates how friendship thrives even when one person loves to
Ages 3–6
What's for Lunch?
Eric Carle
A hungry monkey swings through the jungle in search of lunch, counting ten delicious fruits along the way in this tactil
Ages 1–4
The Quiet Crocodile
Natacha Andriamirado
For the child who thrives in quiet moments or feels overwhelmed by rowdy play. A gentle look at how an introvert finds p
Ages 3–5
Be Smart About #4
Screen Time!
Rachel Brian
For the child who struggles to put down the tablet, this funny graphic guide explains how technology affects the brain a
Ages 6–10
Animal Tales for Growing Minds
Glenda K. Ashworth
For the child learning how to be a good friend and neighbor. These gentle animal stories illustrate the importance of ki
Ages 4–8
Little Passenger
Deirdre Sullivan
For a family preparing to welcome a new baby, this poetic story celebrates the quiet wonder of a child growing and the d
Ages 3–7
Mama's Belly
Kate Hosford
For the child wondering about the changes they see as a new baby approaches, this tender story reassures them that a par
Ages 3–7
Pooh in a Tight Place
A.A. Milne
For the child who struggles with patience or knowing when to say enough is enough, this classic tale turns a silly mista
Ages 4–8
Faith's Furry Friend
Tina Mancusi
For the child who is about to welcome a new dog home and needs to understand that being a pet owner is about both big fu
Ages 6–9
Aunt Pitty Patty's Piggy
Jim Aylesworth
Young Nellie must figure out a way to convince a very stubborn pig to walk through the gate in this rhythmic, building s
Ages 4–8
Cynthia Rylant's Fairy Tales #2
Sleeping Beauty
Cynthia Rylant
For the child enchanted by magic and beauty, this lyrical retelling of the classic fairy tale offers a soothing, artisti
Ages 4–8
Oh Dad, I Don't Want to Go Potty!
Ramon Chorques
For the toddler who is too busy playing to listen to their body, this story helps bridge the gap between fun and the pot
Ages 2–4
Feast for 10 #2
Christmas for 10
Cathryn Falwell
For families looking to turn the excitement of holiday preparation into a gentle learning moment. This rhythmic counting
Ages 2–5
Splat the Cat
Blow, Snow, Blow
Amy Hsu Lin
Splat the Cat is too impatient to wait for the clouds to break, so he tries to create his own snowy winter wonderland wi
Ages 4–7
The Perfect Spot
Robert J. Blake
A father and son wander through the quiet woods, searching for one special place where they can paint, catch frogs, and
Ages 4–8
Dear Molly, Dear Olive #2
Molly Gets a Goat (and Wants to Give It Back)
Megan Atwood
For the child who thinks they want a pet but doesn't realize the work involved. Molly discovers that owning a goat is a
Ages 6–9
Sometimes I Feel #2
Sometimes I Feel Hopeful
Jaclyn Jaycox
For children who need a little help looking on the bright side, this gentle guide explains what hope feels like and how
Ages 4–8
Yasmin #12
Yasmin the Director
Saadia Faruqi
For the creative child who loves to take charge and needs a nudge in learning how to lead with kindness and cooperation.
Ages 5–8
The Large Family #1
Five Minutes' Peace
Jill Murphy
Mrs. Large just wants a quiet bath and a few minutes of peace, but her energetic children have other plans in this relat
Ages 3–7
